witness stand

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of witness stand

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

He may have even made the prosecution look bad by undermining their preferred theory from the witness stand.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the witness stand of a Pomona courtroom, the business owner told a bizarre and terrifying story.

From Los Angeles Times

She watched as guards guided Frank to the witness stand.

From Literature

First to the witness stand was the agent who took the sandwich in the chest: Gregory Lairmore.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times