Classrooms

/ˈklæsˌrumz/ noun

Definition

plural of classroom; rooms where classes are taught

Etymology

Compound word from 'class' (Latin 'classis' meaning division) + 'room' (Old English 'rum' meaning space), first used in educational contexts mid-19th century

Kelly Says

The classroom as we know it is actually a relatively modern invention - before the 1800s, most learning happened in homes or one-room schoolhouses!

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