courtroom

[ kawrt-room, -room, kohrt- ]

noun

1. a room in which the sessions of a law court are held.

courtroom

/ -ˌrʊm; ˈkɔːtˌruːm /

noun

1. a room in which the sittings of a law court are held

Word History and Origins

Origin of courtroom¹

First recorded in 1670–80; court + room

Example Sentences

The “In Color” artist faces up to a $5,000 fine, if convicted, and is scheduled to appear in a Williamson County courtroom on Feb. 6, according to the outlet.

From Los Angeles Times

The atmosphere in the courtroom became heated when Ms Pelicot was questioned by defence lawyer Nadia El-Bouroumi, who suggested she had used "harsh words" towards the other defendants, but not her husband.

From BBC

While a “win” feels like a blow against whiteness, ultimately justice or success doesn’t come from an isolated incident of race conflict – whether in a boxing ring, a courtroom or the ballot box.

From Salon

When Morrison said the case had “destroyed the Woodward family,” Bernstein’s parents stood up abruptly and left the crowded courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times

Sadat requested that Iza be temporarily released to his parents — who were present in the courtroom — and placed on GPS monitoring so that he could obtain the surgery more quickly.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bench
• courthouse
• tribunal