Forum Definition

fôrəm
fora, forums
noun
forums
The public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city or town, where legal and political business was conducted.
Webster's New World
An opportunity for open discussion.
Webster's New World
An assembly, place, radio program, Internet site, etc. for the discussion of public matters or current questions.
Webster's New World
A law court; tribunal.
Webster's New World
A public meeting or presentation involving a discussion usually among experts and often including audience participation.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
idiom
the Forum
  • the forum of ancient Rome
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Forum

Noun

Singular:
forum
Plural:
fora, forums

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Forum

  • the Forum

Origin of Forum

  • Middle English from Latin dhwer- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin forum (“public market place”, “forum”).

    From Wiktionary

Forum Sentence Examples

  • Of the ancient Forum Livii, which lay on the Via Aemilia, hardly anything is known.

  • A bronze equestrian statue was set up in the Forum, now on the Capitol.

  • If you visit Rome and make your way to the Forum, nearby you will see the Arch of Titus.

  • The ancient Forum Sempronii lay about 2 m.

  • They will take time to write a great big forum post just for you, a total stranger they will never meet.

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Words Starting With

FFOFOR

Words Ending With

MUMRUM

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