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

Cotton also rejected an argument by Brown’s lawyers that jurors were biased because Brown’s felony conviction for his 2009 domestic violence assault on his then-girlfriend, Rihanna, was mentioned. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Diddy's eight-week trial, during which jurors heard dozens of witness testimonies, concluded on July 2, 2025. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Prosecutor Mary Ernst showed jurors the photos as the lead crime scene investigator, Det. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Sullivan has ruled on several issues following the mistrial, including an order keeping the names of jurors and the jury pool hidden from the public indefinitely for juror safety. — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 29 Sep. 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