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classroom

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈkɫæsˌɹum// UK //klˈɑːsɹuːm// class·room General-service

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From class + room.

Usage

Often used without an article after the preposition 'in' when referring to the activity of learning (e.g., 'learning in the classroom').

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