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

‘Family murder cases are heartbreaking for everyone, including attorneys on both sides ... This case should be tried in the courtroom, not in the press,’ writes an L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Congressional testimony is a specialized skill distinct from earnings calls, courtroom depositions or television interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Then scammers typically pile on pressure, adding voices claiming to be attorneys, courtroom clerks or bank tellers -- a cast of fictitious characters in a chaotic, urgent-sounding call.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Inside the courtroom, Mark Nowak said he was "tormented" by thoughts of his son's death.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The courtroom was packed on the afternoon of May 11.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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