Meaning & use

courtroom

noun·Everyday

The room in a courthouse where trials and legal proceedings take place.

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The courtroom fell silent as the jury returned with its verdict.

Reporters crowded outside the courtroom, waiting to hear the judge's decision.

A note on using this word

Courtroom refers specifically to the physical room, while court can mean the broader legal institution or proceeding.

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