classroom

noun

class·​room ˈklas-ˌrüm How to pronounce classroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a place where classes meet

Examples of classroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even the arrival of the Poppies, a transparent metaphor for vice, is oddly staged on a set of cubby shelves that appear lifted from a school classroom. Naveen Kumar, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024 But instead of children helping an adult contestant, each episode will feature a classroom full of celebrities who will help a contestant answer 11 elementary-level trivia questions. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024 The letter was only sent to the parents and guardians of students who were in a single classroom, according to the emails. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024 After the boy refused to go to the office on his own volition, his peers were removed from the classroom. Yana Kunichoff, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024 London Shields is a shining example of high academic standards, compassion to others and school involvement beyond the classroom. Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024 The foundation funds health and wellness programs, has classrooms in Levi’s Stadium to teach science, math and other subjects to participating schools, and helps fund girls flag football programs. Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 The museum, which originally opened in 2000, offers immersive musical instrument exhibitions along with a studio/classroom area. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024 The injured student was shot in the leg by another student in a classroom, Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said at a news conference Friday afternoon. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of classroom was in 1777

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Cite this Entry

“Classroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classroom. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

classroom

noun
class·​room -ˌrüm How to pronounce classroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in a school or college in which classes meet

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