courtroom

noun

court·​room ˈkȯrt-ˌrüm How to pronounce courtroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in which a court of law is held

Examples of courtroom in a Sentence

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Two of Farrell’s brothers stormed out the courtroom when it was announced. Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025 Tensions rose in the courtroom after Comb’s attorney questioned Ventura Fine over the effect of her 2023 lawsuit on Diddy’s career. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 16 May 2025 Combs appeared in the courtroom Thursday wearing a light-colored sweater and white collared shirt, as his family once again attended to support him. Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 The Manchester Evening News (MEN) reported that his hearing had to be moved to a larger courtroom inside the building because of the huge public interest in watching the proceedings. Becca Longmire, People.com, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for courtroom

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of courtroom was in 1677

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“Courtroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtroom. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

courtroom

noun
court·​room ˈkō(ə)rt-ˌrüm How to pronounce courtroom (audio)
ˈkȯ(ə)rt-,
-ˌru̇m
: a room in which a court of law is held

Legal Definition

courtroom

noun
court·​room
: a room where court is held

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