homeroom

or home room

[ hohm-room, -room ]

noun

1. a classroom in which pupils in the same grade or division of a grade meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher, who takes attendance and administers other school business.
2. (in an elementary school) the classroom in which pupils in the same grade or division of a grade receive instruction in all subjects except those requiring special facilities.
3. the pupils in a particular homeroom.

homeroom

/ -ˌrʊm; ˈhəʊmˌruːm /

noun

1. a room in a school used by a particular group of students as a base for registration, notices, etc
2. a group of students who use the same room as a base in school

Word History and Origins

Origin of homeroom¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; home + room

Example Sentences

When I was banished to the last row of desks in my homeroom, I considered it a badge of honor.

From Los Angeles Times

After changing classes to avoid bullying from her peers, her daughter found herself in a homeroom with a history teacher who displayed a Palestinian flag and posters calling for a cease-fire.

From Los Angeles Times

I hustled to get to homeroom on time.

From Literature

Mrs. Zamick is still giving me the stink eye every morning in homeroom.

From Literature

She never reads what we write; there are no grades in homeroom, just attendance and participation points.

From Literature

Related Words

• course
• division
• grade
• room
• seminar
• session
• study
• subject