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courtroom

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

noun

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


courtroom British  
/ -ˌrʊm, ˈkɔːtˌruːm /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of courtroom

First recorded in 1670–80; court + room

Example Sentences

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The BBC has heard that inaccessible courts have led to a number of issues for disabled people, including jurors feeling vulnerable, and lawyers having to join cases remotely despite being metres from the courtroom.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

When she then discovered the courtroom was only accessible by stairs, she "burst into tears".

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

“The future isn’t stenographers versus AI, it’s legal professionals using AI to meet industry demand,” says James Holmes, chief revenue officer for Verbit.AI, which provides courtroom transcription services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Even inside the courtroom, where cameras were not allowed, enthusiasm for Jackson’s music could not be contained.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Russo and Ellsberg embraced in the courtroom, then talked to the press outside.

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

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