Definition

A room where legal cases are heard and decided by a judge and sometimes a jury.

Example

The lawyer presented her case in the crowded courtroom.

Conversation

Did you hear about the trial happening in the courtroom downtown?

Yeah, I read something about it in the news.

I wonder what it would be like to sit in a courtroom during such an important case.

It must be really intense to witness everything unfold right there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Courtroom → It is formed from "court" (from Old French *corte*, meaning an enclosed space or a place of justice) and "room" (from Old English *rum*, meaning a space or area). The word "courtroom" refers to a room where legal cases are heard in a court of law.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'court' as a place of justice and a 'room' as a space — together, they create a courtroom where legal matters are addressed.

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