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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Sokol said that Saks represents about 20 percent of the showroom’s revenue. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026 Pederson—who now works with Superior Sauna and Steam, a sauna supplier and showroom—worked with the city to secure permits for pop-up and permanent experiences. Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026 Nashville interior designer Alyssa Spyridon helped shape the aesthetic, sourcing furnishings, decor, lighting, and art from local antique dealers and showrooms. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026 Flexible in-cabin experiences AFEELA 1 reservations began in January 2025 in California, with over 100,000 visitors experiencing showrooms and more than 24,000 in-vehicle demonstrations during the first year. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026 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 21 Jan. 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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