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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The Hong Kong workshop also serves as the company’s showroom, where most jewels are sold privately, along with a second office in Geneva. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 When decisions in showrooms create discomfort, personal appointments can offer relief, supporting the ease with which questions are asked. Wyles Daniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 Each purchase includes a 100-night trial, bringing the showroom experience into the home and allowing sleepers to evaluate comfort and support under real-life conditions. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026 The brand also has an expansive showroom in New York. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 May 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 20 May. 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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