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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Gonzalez said her son Alex has special needs and was in a smaller classroom with teachers who had the time and training to support him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

She insists for pedagogic reasons that the students only speak English in the classroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Some question whether four years in the classroom is still worth the time, especially as the unemployment rate for new graduates rises and they scramble to AI-proof their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"I've loved learning everything here and it's been so much fun getting out of the classroom," Leanne added.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She’s writing something back when the classroom door opens.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell