juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər How to pronounce juror (audio) ˈju̇r-ˌȯr How to pronounce juror (audio)
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)

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After jurors deliberated for more than seven days, the third count of rape resulted in a hung jury. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025 In the end, due to jurors doubting Natale's testimony, Merlino was acquitted of the murder charges. Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025 The gravity of their killings warrant jurors sending Dennis back to Florida’s Death Row, Abuhoff said. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025 Cliff Questel While video played of a graphic scene featuring a deputy trying to render aid to Massey after the shooting, one juror covered her eyes with a notepad. Selina Guevara, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for juror

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of juror was in the 14th century

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“Juror.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juror. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

juror

noun
ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər How to pronounce juror (audio) -ˌȯr How to pronounce juror (audio)
: a member of a jury

Legal Definition

juror

noun
: a member of a jury
an alternate juror
broadly : an individual who is summoned but not yet selected to serve on a jury

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