noun

classroom

A room where students are taught.

The students enter the classroom and place their books on the desks.

Etymology

Class names a group taught together, and room supplies the physical space. Their combination identifies the room by the teaching activity and organized group it accommodates.

More examples

  • A globe stands at the front of the classroom.
  • The school needs two more classrooms.
  • She arranges the classroom for group work.

Forms

classroom · classrooms

Similar words

lecture hall
A lecture hall usually accommodates a larger audience; classroom is the general instructional room.