courtroom

noun

court·​room ˈkȯrt-ˌrüm How to pronounce courtroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in which a court of law is held

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That conflict is how much power the federal government can wield over the states, a long-standing and unresolved dispute that will move again to the front and center of American politics and, in all likelihood, into American courtrooms. Claire B. Wofford, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025 Melissa Triano still remembers Phillips proclaiming her innocence to the courtroom after being convicted. Matt Allen, ABC News, 24 Jan. 2025 Newsweek previously confirmed that Superior Judge Mark Arnold is allowing one camera in the courtroom for this trial, so all streams will likely show the same footage from inside the court. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 Seconds after Cawthon handed down his sentence in the Ada County courtroom Friday afternoon, Harmon’s mother began to break down in sobs. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for courtroom 

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of courtroom was in 1677

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“Courtroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtroom. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

courtroom

noun
court·​room ˈkō(ə)rt-ˌrüm How to pronounce courtroom (audio)
ˈkȯ(ə)rt-,
-ˌru̇m
: a room in which a court of law is held

Legal Definition

courtroom

noun
court·​room
: a room where court is held

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