courtroom

noun

court·​room ˈkȯrt-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a room in which a court of law is held

Examples of courtroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lindor was one of many immigrants and asylum seekers who streamed in and out of the building, unsure which of the seven courtrooms scattered across several floors they were supposed to be in. —Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025

At the end of Friday’s hearing, Grafe, before being escorted out of the courtroom by corrections officers, waved at a few of his family members who attended the hearing. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025

By Friday afternoon, three courtrooms had been consolidated into one. —Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025

On soundstages dressed as courtrooms and firm offices, the cast and crew moved with precision and camaraderie, embodying the very balance of chaos and clarity the show captures on screen. —Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for courtroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume

Kids Definition

courtroom

noun

court·​room ˈkō(ə)rt-ˌrüm 

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