juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər  ˈju̇r-ˌȯr 

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)

Examples of juror in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

First day of testimonies:Family remember final talks with victims in Delphi murder trial The day began with a slight kerfuffle, with law enforcement officers confiscating cameras from several journalists, including a Gannett photojournalist, after jurors arrived at the courthouse. —Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2024

Two of the jurors selected for trial are alternates and will be dismissed once deliberations begin. —Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 15 Oct. 2024

Blanchett and her fellow jurors will unveil the winners of the festival’s Golden Frog awards at a ceremony on Nov. 23. —Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024

Talai said jurors will see video of Lee and Momeni leaving the building after 2 a.m. and driving off together in Momeni’s car. —Janie Har, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər  -ˌȯr 

: a member of a jury

Legal Definition

juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər, -ˌȯr 

: a member of a jury

an alternate juror

broadly : an individual who is summoned but not yet selected to serve on a jury