showroom

noun

show·​room ˈshō-ˌrüm How to pronounce showroom (audio)
-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.
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Founded in 2010, the brand grew organically through a mix of wholesale accounts then branching out into private showrooms in Los Angeles and New York with appointment-only spaces that reflected the personal nature of the jewelry. Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025 Earlier in 2025, protestors gathered outside Tesla showrooms to speak out against his federal government budget cuts and right-wing political stances. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 Listed for $8 million with Robert Glessman of Douglas Elliman, the nearly 8,000-square-foot hybrid home and auto showroom is currently the second most expensive residence on the market in Monticello. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025 The service write-up area offers seating for two people opposite the service adviser with open integration to the showroom to encourage service customers to wander into sales and maybe buy a new car. Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for showroom

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Nov. 2025.

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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