Cool MateClassroom
UK /["/ˈklɑːsruːm//ˈklɑːsrʊm/"]/US /["/ˈklæsruːm//ˈklæsrʊm/"]/
Definition
a room where a class of children or students is taught
In simple words: A room where students learn and teachers teach.
Examples
- classroom activities
- classroom teaching/teachers
- a ban on phones in the classroom
- Two science classrooms are positioned directly across the hall.
- I work part-time as a classroom assistant in a local primary school.
- This is what is being taught in classrooms across the country.
Usage notes
Used in both informal and formal contexts. It's appropriate for any educational setting. Avoid using it for non-educational environments.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'class' + 'room' — imagine a room full of students in class.
Collocations
- classroom equipment
- classroom environment
- classroom management
- classroom activity
Synonyms
- learning space
- lecture hall
- study room
- educational room
Antonyms
- outdoors
- street
- field
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'classroom' with 'class', which refers to the group of students or a session, not the physical space.
- Using 'classroom' in singular when talking about multiple learning spaces without adding 's' at the end.