classroom

noun

class·​room ˈklas-ˌrüm How to pronounce classroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a place where classes meet

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But underenrollment is not the same as failure, and unused classroom space is not proof that a school has no future. — Tim Lonergan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 Rori is designed to supplement classroom learning, which has taken a hit from Africa’s severe teacher shortage. — Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026 My attendance at the school down the street from my house was never a question, while Judy’s mother battled for years to get her daughter a spot in even a basement classroom. — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 28 Oct. 2026 Students in poverty, for example, are typically more concerned about meeting their basic needs rather than focusing in the classroom. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classroom

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First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of classroom was in 1777

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classroom

noun
class·​room -ˌrüm How to pronounce classroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in a school or college in which classes meet
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