courtroom
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of courtroom
Example Sentences
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As many as 1,000 fans showed up on the first day of the trial, and many would line up starting at 5 a.m. for raffle tickets that would allow them to enter the courtroom.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The current trial, held in Magdeburg, required the construction of a large temporary courtroom capable of holding the public and scores of victims.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Congressional testimony is a specialized skill distinct from earnings calls, courtroom depositions or television interviews.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
In a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, Iwamasa took the stand and turned around the face the actor's family.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Everything in the courtroom is adult-size and makes me feel small.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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