noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The room where a judge presides over hearings and trials, sometimes with a jury.

   "Dave: Livin’ the litigation life, ya gotta catch that courtroom rhythm."

2. 2
   a room in which a law court sits wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

courtcourtcourthousedocktown hall

Example

More examples

"I have to give a testimony in the courtroom tomorrow."

Etymology

From court + room.

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