classroom

noun

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

Examples of classroom in a Sentence

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Interns help in the classroom, lead zoo tours, prepare classroom materials and more. Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025 Today, 100 years later, American is still engaging in fights over what takes place in classrooms. Rachel Wegner, USA Today, 11 July 2025 Whether at camp or in classrooms, the difficulties children encounter in human relationships—the negotiations, compromises, and occasional conflicts—are essential for developing social and emotional intelligence. Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025 The internet was exploding, industries were shifting and classrooms still felt stuck in a different era. Alex Goryachev, Forbes.com, 10 July 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 21 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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