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

The jury and alternates included 11 women and five men, though one of the male jurors was excused last week due to a family emergency. —Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026

Brendan Banfield appeared visibly emotional in court Wednesday as jurors watched police body camera video from the night his wife was killed, wiping away tears as a police detective walked the jury through the video. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026

What attorneys said before and after the verdict In closing arguments Wednesday morning, special prosecutor Bill Turner told jurors their verdict would send a clear message. —Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026

Any release of the files’ contents could manipulate public opinion and prejudice prospective jurors in the case. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 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