Definition

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

Example

The teacher arranged the desks in the schoolroom for the new semester.

Conversation

Do you remember our old schoolroom from elementary school?

Of course! It was so small but cozy.

Yeah, I loved how we all sat in a circle during story time in that schoolroom.

Those were the best days — we had so much fun learning together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Schoolroom → It is formed from "school" (from Greek *scholē*, meaning leisure or discussion) and "room" (from Old English *rum*, meaning space or area). The word "schoolroom" refers to a space designated for learning and discussion.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where people gather for 'discussion' ('scholē') in a designated 'space' ('room') — that's what a schoolroom is.

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