Word
classroom
Phoneticsclass·room, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɫæsˌɹum/
UK/klˈɑːsɹuːm/
日本語教室※
Countable noun
Definition
n. a room in a school or college where students have lessons. It usually contains desks, chairs, and a board for the teacher to write on.
n. a room in an educational institution where teaching and learning activities take place.
Examples
“The students are sitting in the classroom.”
“Our teacher decorated the classroom with colorful posters to make the learning environment more welcoming.”
“Modern classroom design often emphasizes flexible seating arrangements to encourage collaboration among students during group projects.”
Examples
simple
“The students are sitting in the classroom.”
contextual
“Our teacher decorated the classroom with colorful posters to make the learning environment more welcoming.”
complex
“Modern classroom design often emphasizes flexible seating arrangements to encourage collaboration among students during group projects.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “classroom” in context.
Usage
Often used without an article after the preposition 'in' when referring to the activity of learning (e.g., 'learning in the classroom').
Etymology
From class + room.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · BeginnerOxford
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