witness stand

noun

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

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Flynn took the witness stand in an oxford gray suit and categorically denied having sex with either of his accusers. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Patrick is called to the witness stand Lindsay’s ex-husband Patrick was the first witness called by prosecutors on July 27. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Jurors saw the note in court during the start of Hester’s testimony and learned that by May 18, 2023, Hester had signed the cooperation agreement with federal officials that landed him on the witness stand in Los Angeles. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 Tristan Tate said on the witness stand, referring to Andrew by his nickname. — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for witness stand

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Sep. 2026.

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witness stand

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

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witness stand

noun
: stand
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