homeroom

American  

[hohm-room, -room] / ˈhoʊmˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

Or home room

noun

1. 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.

2. (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.

3. the pupils in a particular homeroom.

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homeroom British  

/ -ˌrʊm, ˈhəʊmˌruːm /

noun

1. a room in a school used by a particular group of students as a base for registration, notices, etc

2. a group of students who use the same room as a base in school

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Etymology

Origin of homeroom

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; home + room

Example Sentences

Natalie and Shannon had met in homeroom last year at the beginning of sixth grade and had immediately bonded over their shared love of boba tea, K-pop, and extreme weather shows.

From Literature

One morning in my homeroom, the teacher asked what a harvest moon was.

From The Wall Street Journal

After scarfing a bagel, I walk to homeroom, just so my name has been checked in.

From Literature

“Hello students: Could students in Mr. Courtney’s homeroom class please head to the Annex Room for photos? Thank you!”

From Literature

McKenna started a homeroom period, including 10 minutes of schoolwide silent reading.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• course
• division
• grade
• room
• seminar
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• subject