Classroom

/ˈklæsruːm/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A room in which teaching and learning activities take place.
The teacher arranged the desks in a circle within the classroom.
An environment or context in which instruction occurs.
The online platform served as a virtual classroom for students around the world.
A space dedicated to educational activities, equipped with the necessary materials and technology.
Each classroom is equipped with a smartboard to enhance the learning experience.

Etymology

The word 'classroom' is a combination of 'class' and 'room', first used in the late 19th century.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the classroom
refers to being in the learning environment.
classroom management
the methods used by a teacher to keep a class orderly.
flipped classroom
an instructional strategy where students learn content at home and practice in class.

Related Words

teacher
a person who educates students.
student
a person who is studying at a school or college.
curriculum
the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
education
the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.

Slang Meanings

the place where the boring happens
I can't believe we have to sit in the classroom again for another lecture.
study zone
I’m heading to the classroom to finish my assignment.