/hohm"roohm', -room'/ , n.
1. a classroom in which pupils in the same grade or division of a grade meet at certain times under the supervision of a teacher, who takes attendance and administers other school business.
2. (in an elementary school) the classroom in which pupils in the same grade or division of a grade receive instruction in all subjects except those requiring special facilities.
3. the pupils in a particular homeroom.
Also, home room .
[ 1910-15, Amer.; HOME + ROOM ]