witness stand

noun

: a stand or an enclosure from which a witness gives evidence in a court

Examples of witness stand in a Sentence

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Jamie Snow took the witness stand and recalled paying cash to Cancun police in order to view photos of her husband’s body and to receive a report that revealed to her where his body was found. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025 Ventura shares two daughters with her husband, Alex Fine, who was by her side throughout her four days on the witness stand. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2025 Her testimony is expected to take up most of today and tomorrow. 20h ago / 3:38 AM PDT Share Deonte Nash to return to witness stand after delaying flight Doha Madani Deonte Nash, a celebrity stylist and good friend of Cassie Ventura, is expected to continue his testimony today. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 29 May 2025 Clark’s testimony appears to mirror allegations Kid Cudi made on the witness stand last week. Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for witness stand

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of witness stand was in 1832

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“Witness stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witness%20stand. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

witness stand

noun
: an area from which a witness gives evidence in a court

Legal Definition

witness stand

noun
: stand
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