courtroom

American  

[kawrt-room, -room, kohrt-] / ˈkɔrtˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈkoʊrt- /

noun

1. a room in which the sessions of a law court are held.

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courtroom British  

/ -ˌrʊm, ˈkɔːtˌruːm /

noun

1. a room in which the sittings of a law court are held

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Etymology

Origin of courtroom

First recorded in 1670–80; court + room

Example Sentences

The brief hearing played out before a packed courtroom filled by a crush of media and members of the public who came to observe Reiner’s second appearance in court.

From Los Angeles Times

Some judges have banned lawyers from using AI in their courtrooms entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sound of clanking leg shackles could be heard moments before Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro walked into the door of a New York City courtroom for the first time.

From BBC

He shook hands with those around him and wished people in the packed courtroom a happy new year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the pressure it brings, there is still no place she would rather be than on the frontline of a courtroom.

From BBC

Related Words

• bench
• courthouse
• tribunal