classroom

noun

class·​room ˈklas-ˌrüm How to pronounce classroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a place where classes meet

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The digital classroom created a virtual commons where strangers swap pest-control tips instead of partisan jabs. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 Ultimately, the classroom is a place to equip students to better understand the world through historical and theoretical inquiry. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025 In response, many teachers have banned AI from their classrooms. Sophie Luo, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025 When learners see how classroom content aligns with their ambitions—whether technical, creative or practical—they’re far more motivated to persist and excel. Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for classroom

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of classroom was in 1777

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“Classroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classroom. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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classroom

noun
class·​room -ˌrüm How to pronounce classroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in a school or college in which classes meet

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