classroom
gb/klˈæsɹˌum/ us/klˈæsɹˌum/
A1
English
~ 2900
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A1
entity
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Room where classes are held
A room in a school where students have lessons.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is in the classroom
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'classroom' with 'class', using 'I am going to class' when they mean 'I am going to the classroom'. 'Class' refers to the lesson or group of students, not the physical room.
Synonyms
lecture room (More formal or used in higher education contexts.)
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schoolroom (Less common, slightly old-fashioned term for the same concept.)
Antonyms
playground (An outdoor area for play, contrasting with the indoor learning space of a classroom.)
Collocations
classroom teacher
|classroom activities
|classroom management
|classroom environment
|classroom discussion
Themes
education
|school
|learning
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
- We need more computers in the classroom for digital learning.
- Her artwork is displayed on the classroom wall.
- The classroom was quiet as the test began.
- They rearranged the desks to create a more open classroom environment.
Learner examples
- Our classroom is big and bright.
- The students are in the classroom now.
- There is a blackboard in the classroom.
- We have many chairs in the classroom.
- The teacher writes on the board in the classroom.
Grammar
Dictionary form
classroom
IPA
GB/klˈæsɹˌum/
US/klˈæsɹˌum/
Syllables & stress
classroom (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (classroom)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: classroom
- Plural: classrooms
Word family
Expressions
bring into the classroom
1/bɹˈɪŋ ˈɪntu ðə klˈæsɹˌum/
fixed phrase
Introduce into teaching environment
To use or show something in class for teaching.
Examples
- The teacher brought new technology into the classroom.
- She likes to bring real-world examples into the classroom.
classroom activities
1/klˈæsɹˌum æktˈɪvɪtiz/
fixed phrase
Tasks done during class time
Things students do in class to learn, like games, reading, or writing.
Examples
- The teacher planned fun classroom activities for the children.
- Group discussions are one of my favorite classroom activities.
classroom management
1/klˈæsɹˌum mˈænɪd͡ʒmənt/
fixed phrase
Organizing and controlling a class
The ways a teacher keeps students organized, focused, and behaving well during lessons.
Examples
- Good classroom management is essential for effective teaching.
- She attended a workshop on improving her classroom management skills.
flipped classroom
1/flˈɪpt klˈæsɹˌum/
fixed phrase
technical
Reversed teaching approach
A way of teaching where students learn new ideas at home and do practice work in class.
Examples
- The flipped classroom model allows more time for discussion in class.
- Many teachers are trying the flipped classroom approach to improve engagement.