Synonyms for

Classroom

Verb / ˈklæˌsru:m / Another word for classroom — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A room in a school where a class of students is taught.

Synonyms & similar words

schoolroom schoolroom auditorium workshop lab library class

Synonyms by register

Formal

lecture hall seminar room study hall academic setting

Informal

schoolroom learning space study area

Literary

chamber of learning hall of instruction

Antonyms

playground hall corridor lobby street outside

Common collocations

  • empty classroom
  • full classroom
  • science classroom
  • art classroom
  • classroom management
  • classroom environment
  • classroom door
  • classroom lights

Word family

noun classroom
adjective classroom-based

Usage note

While 'classroom' is the standard term, 'schoolroom' can sometimes be used, though it might sound slightly dated or more informal. 'Lecture hall' or 'seminar room' are more specific for higher education settings.

Example sentences

  1. We are having a party in our classroom today.
  2. Ms. Smith teaches in the classroom down the hall.
  3. I forgot my pencil in the classroom.
  4. We clean the classroom every Friday.
  5. The classroom has a big whiteboard.

Quotes

  • "The classroom was a jail of other people's interests. The library was open, unending, free." - Ta-Nehisi Coates
  • "The object of the educational system, taken as a whole, is not to produce hands for industry or to teach the young how to make a living. It is to produce responsible citizens." - Robert M. Hutchins
  • "A classroom should be an adventure, not a chore." - Anonymous

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