homeroom
word
Definition
A classroom where students meet at the start of the school day, often for attendance and announcements, before moving to other classes.
Usage & Nuances
An American and Canadian school term; in other countries, a similar role is called 'form room', 'tutor group', or 'registration class.' Usually not a subject class, but for organization. 'Homeroom teacher' means the assigned teacher for this group.
Spanish: aula de tutoría - salón principal (escolar)Portuguese (BR): sala de aula principal - sala de reunião (escolar)Portuguese (PT): sala de aula principal - sala de referênciaChinese (Simplified): 班主任教室 - 班级教室Chinese (Traditional): 班主任教室 - 班級教室Hindi: होमरूम - मुख्य कक्षाArabic: الفصل الرئيسي - غرفة الفصل (المدرسة)Bengali: হোমরুম - শ্রেণিকক্ষ (হাজিরা নেওয়ার)Russian: классная комната (для регистрации) - кабинет, где проводится перекличкаJapanese: ホームルームVietnamese: lớp chủ nhiệmKorean: 홈룸 - 담임반Turkish: ana sınıf - yoklama sınıfıUrdu: ہوم روم - حاضری لینے والی کلاسIndonesian: kelas induk - ruang homeroom
Example Sentences
Our homeroom teacher takes attendance every morning.
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In homeroom, we hear the school announcements.
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I forgot my homework in homeroom again!
natural
We usually chat with friends before the bell rings in homeroom.
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If you're late to homeroom, you'll get a tardy slip.
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I go to homeroom before my first class.
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