Judges

American  

[juhj-iz] / ˈdʒʌdʒ ɪz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a book of the Bible containing the history of Israel under the judges and covering the period between the death of Joshua and the accession to the throne by Saul. Jud., Judg.

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Judges British  

/ ˈdʒʌdʒɪz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the book of the Old Testament recounting the history of Israel under the warrior champions and national leaders known as judges from the death of Joshua to the birth of Samuel

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Example Sentences

Judges blocked the order from taking effect, and in April, the justices gave a skeptical hearing to Trump’s lawyers as the president sat in the gallery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Judges will assess whether the charges against El Hishri are credible enough to proceed to a full trial.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Judges at a district court in Hanover ruled in his favour, and said the family of four were entitled to a larger refund on their package holiday as it had been "defective".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Judges and jurors are ill-suited to referee such intricate scientific and commercial calls.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Judges weren’t born wearing wigs and carrying gavels.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

Related Words

• board
• tribunal