Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
empty-classroom
noun
/ˈɛmpti ˈklæsruːm/
Definition
A classroom that has no students or activity taking place.
Examples
- The teacher walked into the empty classroom, feeling a sense of solitude before the school day began.
- During the summer, many schools have empty classrooms awaiting the return of students in the fall.
- After the bell rang, the once-bustling room became an empty classroom filled only with silence.
Meaning
An empty classroom often suggests a lack of learning or engagement, where potential knowledge transfer is hindered due to the absence of students. It may also imply a temporary pause in educational activities.
Synonyms
- vacant classroom
- deserted classroom
- unoccupied classroom
