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noun A1 Beginner Common

classroom

KLAHS-ruum

Classroom (noun) means a room, usually in a school, where lessons take place. Example: “The classroom was decorated with student artwork.”

noun
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A room, usually in a school, where lessons take place.
"The classroom was decorated with student artwork."

How to use classroom

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe physical room where a class is taught.

Easily confused with

Word forms

classrooms plural

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Etymology

From class + room.

schoolroom lecture room homeroom form room teaching room lecture hall

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Frequently asked questions

What does “classroom” mean?

The word “classroom” means a room, usually in a school, where lessons take place. In plain terms, the physical room where a class is taught.

How do you pronounce “classroom”?

“Classroom” is pronounced KLAHS-ruum (/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ in IPA).

How do you use “classroom” in a sentence?

Here is “classroom” used in a sentence: “The classroom was decorated with student artwork.”

What part of speech is “classroom”?

“Classroom” is a noun.

Is “classroom” a common word?

“Classroom” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

What is the difference between a classroom and a lecture hall?

A classroom is a room, usually in a school, where lessons take place, typically holding a modest number of students with close interaction between teacher and pupils. A lecture hall is a much larger space, common in universities, designed for one speaker to address a big audience with less individual interaction.

Is classroom one word or two?

Classroom is written as a single closed compound word, not as two separate words. Spellings such as 'class room' are considered incorrect in standard modern English.

What is the difference between a classroom and a class?

A classroom is the physical room where lessons happen, while a class can mean either the group of students taught together or the lesson itself. You can hold a class in a classroom, but the two words refer to the space and the group or session respectively.

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