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

Before the proceedings began, trial judge Mr. Justice Choudhury told jurors that their task would be to determine whether John committed the acts she is charged with. —Christina Coulter, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Importantly, these adaptations benefit all jurors, not just Gen Z. —Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

The lawyer asked Judge Gina Jones for a mistrial after the juror was interviewed on the stand — not long after the jury was picked. —Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

The panel also said that a juror might find that the father’s confession before the panel, considering his excommunication also wasn’t privileged. —Richard Ruelas, AZCentral.com, 30 July 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