Synonyms for

Classrooms

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

Definition

A room in a school where classes are held.

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Common collocations

  • empty classrooms
  • crowded classrooms
  • modern classrooms
  • virtual classrooms
  • classroom management
  • classroom environment
  • classroom activities
  • classroom setting

Word family

adjective classroom-based

Usage note

Classroom is a compound noun referring to a room where classes are taught. It is generally used in an academic or educational context.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher cleaned the classroom after school.
  2. There were twenty desks in the classroom.
  3. The classroom was decorated with posters.
  4. The students were quiet during class in the classroom.
  5. The classroom was too hot in the summer.

Quotes

  • The classroom should be an entrance into the world, not an escape from it. - John Ciardi
  • A classroom is a good place to keep warm, but it is not as real as the street. - Anne Sexton
  • The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy. - bell hooks

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