classroom

American  

[klas-room, -room, klahs-] / ˈklæsˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈklɑs- /

noun

1. a room, as in a school or college, in which classes classis are held.

2. any place where one learns or gains experience.

   The sea is the sailor's classroom.

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classroom British  

/ -ˌrʊm, ˈklɑːsˌruːm /

noun

1. a room in which classes are conducted, esp in a school or college

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Usage

What does classroom mean? A classroom is traditionally a room in a school where a class is taught.The word classroom is commonly used to refer to such a room at every level of education, including elementary school, high school, and college.It can also be used in a more general way to refer to any space where students are being taught by a teacher. Some classrooms might not even be in a room—some schools have outdoor classrooms where students are taught outside, for example.The word is sometimes used in a figurative way to refer to the primary place where someone learns and gains experience outside of a formal educational setting, as in My grandfather didn’t have much formal schooling—the farm was his classroom. Example: I try to set up my classroom to be a space that allows each student to learn in their own way.

Etymology

Origin of classroom

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; class + room

Example Sentences

Embracing AI can feel discordant for a generation that’s been told to stay away from the technology for classroom assignments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though she began classroom training in November 2023, it was at least four months before she got near a train.

From BBC

On a recent Saturday, a few dozen people gathered in a community center classroom for a workshop called “The Home Fortress.”

From The Wall Street Journal

What’s especially popular is admirers posting pictures of themselves with her — at protests, during art gallery openings, in classrooms, even dancing.

From Los Angeles Times

Collaboration between the Education and Labor departments has strengthened career and technical education, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal