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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Built in 2000, the home was designed with real life in mind—prioritizing comfort and livability over stark, showroom-style minimalism. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026 This must-see showroom and store does offer museum-worthy Jacobsens, Pontis, and Eameses, but also rare finds and pieces influenced by the Memphis Group from beloved Palm Springs interior legend Steve Chase. Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026 My most recent visit to the showroom was on a Friday, so things were slow, except for Reiss, who can still race up and down the stairs to his office. Casey Cep, New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2026 These are scheduled to show up in German showrooms this summer. Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Feb. 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 Feb. 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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