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

Some jurors cried while others looked distraught during the testimony. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

The assistant district attorney assigned to the case spoke to jurors in terms that seemed to guarantee Mulholland’s exoneration. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Lindsay Clancy's friends took the stand on Thursday following an emotional morning where jurors saw autopsy images of Callan Clancy, prompting Lindsay Clancy to break down to tears in the courtroom. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Before jurors entered the courtroom, Judge William Sullivan questioned Clancy about a stipulation covering certain evidence. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 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