juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər  ˈju̇r-ˌȯr 

ˈjər-

1

a

: a member of a jury

b

: a person summoned to serve on a jury

2

: a person who takes an oath (as of allegiance)

Examples of juror in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts weighing in on the case have said that although jurors have already heard some powerful testimony, much of it is only set up for elaborate arguments down the road. —Michael Loria, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025

In their opening statement, defense attorneys Michael Ray and John Luke Weaver attacked the prosecution's claims... and told jurors there's a harmless explanation for those blood drops. —Susan Mallie, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2025

Prosecutors told jurors that the beatings that ultimately killed little Ayden began the day before his death. —Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025

Jackson told jurors that during the first search of the house, police didn’t find any pieces of taillight around O’Keefe. —Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for juror

• fuhrer
• purer
• surer
• insurer
• maturer
• procurer
• reinsurer

Kids Definition

juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər  -ˌȯr 

: a member of a jury

Legal Definition

juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər, -ˌȯr 

: a member of a jury

an alternate juror

broadly : an individual who is summoned but not yet selected to serve on a jury