homeroom
Americannoun
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a classroom in which pupils in the same grade or division of a grade meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher, who takes attendance and administers other school business.
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(in an elementary school) the classroom in which pupils in the same grade or division of a grade receive instruction in all subjects except those requiring special facilities.
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the pupils in a particular homeroom.
noun
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a room in a school used by a particular group of students as a base for registration, notices, etc
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a group of students who use the same room as a base in school
Etymology
Origin of homeroom
Example Sentences
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"In late December, we received a message from my daughter's homeroom teacher telling us that WhatsApp no longer worked at all," said one Muscovite, who refused to give her name.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
One morning in my homeroom, the teacher asked what a harvest moon was.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
McKenna started a homeroom period, including 10 minutes of schoolwide silent reading.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024
When he might have spent his time in homeroom studying an Eastbay catalogue, circling all the sneakers he wanted to own.
From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2023
“And good morning to you, too, Mr. Jeffries. You were quiet in homeroom today.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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