Definitions

classroom

[klas-room, -room, klahs-] / ˈklæsˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈklɑs- /

NOUN

room where learning takes place

Synonyms

STRONG

hall homeroom lecture room school room study hall

WEAK

auditorium lab library study theater workshop

Example Sentences

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The butterflies had not yet been released, but once free of their storage nets, the space would become "a living classroom", Matt Simmonds, founder of Sussex Butterfly House, explained.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Learning a language in a systematic way can be challenging, whether in a classroom or from a self-study course.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

She evacuated children out of the classroom despite her injuries and was the last one to leave, according to court records.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In each classroom, access to computers would be flexible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Monday morning, I slid into my seat in Mrs. Tracy’s classroom.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott