Definition

A room in a school where students learn and teachers teach.

Example

The teacher arranged the desks in the classroom for the group activity.

Conversation

Did you see the new classroom they built on campus?

Yeah, it looks really modern and spacious!

I can't wait to have my classes in that classroom.

Same here! It should make learning feel so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Classroom → It is formed from "class" (from Latin *classis*, meaning a division or group) and "room" (from Old English *rum*, meaning space or area). A classroom is a space designated for a group of students to learn together.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'class' as a group of students learning in a designated 'room' — that's what a classroom is.

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