classroom
word
/ˈkɫæsˌɹum/
KLAS-room
/klˈɑːsɹuːm/
KLAHS-room
Definition
A classroom is a room in a school or other educational setting where students and a teacher meet for lessons.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for any learning space in schools, colleges, and training centers. Sometimes used figuratively ("the world is our classroom"). Usually refers to a physical room, not online lessons (use 'online class' or 'virtual classroom' instead).
Spanish: aula - salón de clasesPortuguese (BR): sala de aulaPortuguese (PT): sala de aulaChinese (Simplified): 教室Chinese (Traditional): 教室Hindi: कक्षाArabic: فصل دراسي - قاعة الصفBengali: শ্রেণীকক্ষ - ক্লাসরুমRussian: классная комната - аудиторияJapanese: 教室Vietnamese: phòng họcKorean: 교실Turkish: sınıfUrdu: کلاس روم - جماعت خانہIndonesian: ruang kelas
Example Sentences
There are twenty students in the classroom.
basic
The teacher is writing on the classroom board.
basic
Please keep your classroom clean and tidy.
basic
Let’s meet in the classroom before the test starts.
natural
Bringing coffee into the classroom isn’t allowed.
natural
The classroom feels so empty when everyone leaves for lunch.
natural