Homeroom (noun)

1. A classroom in a school where students gather at the beginning and end of the school day.
2. A room in a school that serves as a gathering place for students and teachers for administrative purposes.

Origin:

A compound word combining 'home' and 'room' to describe a room in a school where students start and end their day.

Examples:

1. The homeroom teacher took attendance and went over the day's schedule.
2. The students gathered in their homeroom before heading to their first period class.
3. The homeroom teacher announced that there would be a school assembly later in the day.
4. The homeroom was used for various activities such as morning announcements and student council meetings.
5. The homeroom teacher was a favorite among the students and was known for her positive attitude.