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

But a cosmetic Chemical peel didn’t solve the question of how to use the space; the company set aside a chunk of it for a three-floor public showroom of industrial innovations. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026

That becomes more useful once the showroom experience is over, because a mattress that feels comfortable for ten minutes in the afternoon may feel very different after several full nights of sleep. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

The label sells through its website and a Paris showroom by appointment, with wholesale doors next in its sights. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Vintage furniture is showing up more often in modern interiors because designers are moving away from spaces that feel overly coordinated or pulled from a single showroom. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 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