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

Millete, 44, is charged with first-degree murder, though the jurors have the option of convicting him on lesser murder or manslaughter charges. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

The news organizations are asking that jurors who ultimately decide the case be told that OpenAI deleted billions of ChatGPT responses in violation of the judge’s orders to preserve data. — Molly Crane Newman, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Over the four-hour docuseries, viewers hear from Combs’ accusers, longtime collaborators, a childhood best friend and — for the first time — two of the jurors who helped acquit him of the federal charges that could have sent him to prison for life. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Such a vote today would result in life in prison; current Florida law requires a minimum of eight jurors to qualify a death sentence. — Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026

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