# courtroom

/ˈkɔɹˌtɹum/ (US) · /kˈɔːtɹuːm/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/courtroom
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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 notes

- Often used with the definite article ('the courtroom') when referring to the specific location of a trial.

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