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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There is about a 6-foot hole in the ceiling over their warehouse and showroom area. David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026 Cadillac, Buick, Pontiac, Packard and others adorned their cars with rockets, birds, goddesses, jets and other chrome sculptures that looked magnificent in a showroom but considerably less charming in a pedestrian impact. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 After all, Maserati hasn’t offered a manual gearbox in its showrooms for nearly 20 years; that one also came with a Ferrari V8. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 June 2026 The Skechers mattress collection will be showcased across the hall from the Serta showroom during the Las Vegas Furniture Market next month, with retail availability to follow through select partners nationwide. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 15 June 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 22 Jun. 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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