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schoolroom

American  
[skool-room, -room] / ˈskulˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

  1. a room in which a class is conducted or pupils are taught.


Etymology

Origin of schoolroom

First recorded in 1765–75; school 1 + room

Example Sentences

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Kautilya is hoping to study A-level further maths and physics, but outside of the schoolroom, he enjoys origami, swimming, badminton and playing with his little brother.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2024

But also last season we saw Augusta as a child in a schoolroom.

From Salon Apr. 24, 2023

We had this one schoolroom divided into three sections — this is primary school, junior school, yeah.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 15, 2022

In part because they grew up using collaborative platforms such as Wikipedia and GoFundMe, she said, younger employees came to view work as “no longer a 9-to-5 in the office or schoolroom obligation.”

From Seattle Times Aug. 24, 2022

In the schoolroom windows the paper hearts are blossoming.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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