juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər How to pronounce juror (audio) ˈju̇r-ˌȯr How to pronounce juror (audio)
ˈjər-
1
a
: a member of a jury
b
: a person summoned to serve on a jury
2
: a person who takes an oath (as of allegiance)

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Before breaking for lunch on May 28, jurors heard testimony from Nash, who worked as a stylist for Combs and Ventura Fine between 2009 and 2018. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 May 2025 The lunch buddies talk over Jaynes’ investigation of a serial killer who appears to be going after jurors by proxy, slaying people randomly to inspire guilt in those who convicted an innocent man. Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025 In her own opening address, Combs’ attorney, Teny Geragos, told jurors to consider Mia’s motive. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025 The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) has announced their Shaping the Narrative, Geena & Friends participants, Juneteenth and Spotlight programming, jurors and additional panels and events taking place at the 2025 festival, set for June 16-22. Lauren Coates, Variety, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for juror

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of juror was in the 14th century

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“Juror.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juror. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

juror

noun
ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər How to pronounce juror (audio) -ˌȯr How to pronounce juror (audio)
: a member of a jury

Legal Definition

juror

noun
: a member of a jury
an alternate juror
broadly : an individual who is summoned but not yet selected to serve on a jury

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