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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Hoffa and his associates offered $5,000 each to a juror and and his son, $10,000 to another prospective juror and a promotion to a third juror, per TIME. Jessica Sager, People.com, 30 July 2025 The witnesses in both grand jury proceedings told jurors about the statements of other people, including victims of Epstein and Maxwell. Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 July 2025 Cassidy told jurors Jarrett arrived at the restaurant, saw Swan or his vehicle, then parked nearby and returned to the restaurant parking lot with a gun and waited for Swan to come out of the restaurant. Arkansas Online, 28 July 2025 Where juror questions are allowed A majority of states permit jurors to ask questions in some form, especially in civil cases, according to Banteka. Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 22 July 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 5 Aug. 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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