showroom

noun

show·​room ˈshō-ˌrüm How to pronounce showroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
Synonyms of showroomnext
: 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.
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Following their legendary meeting at a Calvin Klein showroom in New York City, John and Carolyn began dating seriously in 1994. Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 Arxy has developed a digital go-to-market operating system that connects brands and retailers through virtual showrooms. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026 The move to King of Prussia will bring all the work done at the Germantown factory into one space, accompanied by the existing KOP showroom. Joe Holden, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 If there was plenty of action on the runways of Milan Fashion Week, the same can be said for the city’s showrooms. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showroom

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of showroom was in 1616

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“Showroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showroom. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

showroom

noun
show·​room -ˌrüm How to pronounce showroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room where merchandise (as new cars) is displayed for sale or where samples are displayed
a carpet showroom

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