Word Noun
courtroom
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈkɔɹˌtɹum/ UK /kˈɔːtɹuːm/ court·room UK spelling courtroom's, courtroom's
Definition
n.the room where a judge and jury listen to legal cases and decide if someone is guilty. It is the official place where a trial happens.
n.a room in which legal proceedings and trials are conducted before a judge or magistrate.
Examples
“The lawyer walked into the courtroom to meet the judge.”
“Silence fell over the courtroom as the jury prepared to read their final verdict.”
“The architect designed the courtroom with high ceilings and dark wood panelling to convey a sense of solemnity and institutional authority.”
Usage
Often used with the definite article ('the courtroom') when referring to the specific location of a trial.
Usage courtroom drama
Etymology
From court + room.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated