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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Zaiden took me to a classroom to show me water samples he’s still testing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"We have created here, working with Plumpton College, a living classroom for students studying invertebrates of the tropical world," Matt said.

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

He kept his eyes on shoes as he walked through the classroom.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold