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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The courtroom was dark on Friday, and proceedings will resume next week, with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, presiding over the case. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 May 2026 Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard's motion came in response to a defense push to have prosecutors sanctioned for speaking on the issue outside of the courtroom. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 The seven counts include an appeals court decision invalidating a $10-million judgment reached in his courtroom. Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 The former couple appeared in a Salt Lake City courtroom Thursday to discuss the protective orders that resulted from domestic violence charges and allegations, according to the Salt Lake City Tribune. Pat Saperstein, Variety, 1 May 2026 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 3 May. 2026.

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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