noun
Uncommon
courtroom
Courtroom (noun) means the room in which a judge hears and decides legal cases, often with a jury present. Example: “The lawyer paced the courtroom as she made her closing argument.”
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The room in which a judge hears and decides legal cases, often with a jury present.
"The lawyer paced the courtroom as she made her closing argument."
"Cameras are not allowed in most courtrooms."
"Everyone in the courtroom stood up when the judge walked in."
How to use courtroom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe room where trials and legal hearings actually take place.
Common pairings
courtroom drama
inside the courtroom
courtroom proceedings
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Etymology
A compound of court and room.
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What does “courtroom” mean?
The word “courtroom” means the room in which a judge hears and decides legal cases, often with a jury present. In plain terms, the room where trials and legal hearings actually take place.
How do you use “courtroom” in a sentence?
Here is “courtroom” used in a sentence: “The lawyer paced the courtroom as she made her closing argument.”
What part of speech is “courtroom”?
“Courtroom” is a noun.
Is “courtroom” a common word?
“Courtroom” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a "courtroom" and a "courthouse"?
A courtroom is the specific room where a judge hears and decides legal cases, often with a jury present, while a courthouse is the larger building that may contain multiple courtrooms as well as local government offices. Think of the courtroom as one room within the broader courthouse.
Is a jury always present in a courtroom?
Not always; a jury is often present in a courtroom but not required for every case, since some legal proceedings are decided by a judge alone without a jury.
What happens in a courtroom besides hearing cases?
A courtroom is primarily where a judge hears evidence and arguments and decides legal cases, often with a jury present to help determine the outcome in certain types of trials.
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