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

Defense attorney Jesse Dreicer told jurors that Fernandez Saldana had no motive to have Bridegan killed. — Ed White, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Before jurors were dismissed, a foreperson was selected — the juror in Seat 18 — and the court picked numbers out of a box to decide which jurors would be the alternates. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

After receiving final instructions from judge William Sullivan, the case heads to deliberations as jurors are tasked with deciding Clancy's fate. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Closing arguments took place in the Lindsay Clancy case Thursday, bringing an end to a weekslong trial in which jurors will now determine whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for murdering her three young children. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 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