showroom

noun

show·​room ˈshō-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a room where merchandise is exhibited for sale or where samples are displayed

Examples of showroom in a Sentence

The stereo was a showroom model.

Recent Examples on the Web

The facility could be repurposed for other uses, including an equestrian operation or a showroom for a large car collection, Earnest said. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Brands must increasingly decide how to combine trade fairs, showroom partnerships, existing buyer relationships and direct retail into a coherent sales strategy. — Yiling Pan, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Last week, in a former Tesla store staffed by some former Tesla employees, Slate opened its first showroom. — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

Liaigre currently operates showrooms in New York and Miami, with partners in Texas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

showroom

noun

show·​room -ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a room where merchandise (as new cars) is displayed for sale or where samples are displayed

a carpet showroom