witness stand

noun

1. the place occupied by a person giving testimony in a court.

Word History and Origins

Origin of witness stand¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Following Mead on the witness stand will be Taylor and team president John Carpino.

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They did not sue Poe, but the school district’s lawyers counter-sued him and summoned him to the witness stand.

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But District Judge Christopher Williams said Kebatu created "a version of events he'd only decided upon when he took the witness stand".

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Cardi B has been in the spotlight this week after taking the witness stand in Los Angeles to tell a court she did not attack a security guard who is suing her for assault.

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Authorities say Metoyer also shot William Davis, 34, who testified from next to the court reporter because his motorized wheelchair — required because of the extent of his injuries — prevented him from using the witness stand.

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