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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The billionaire's work as an adviser to Trump and his embrace of right-wing politics in Europe have drawn widespread opposition, including protests and vandalism at Tesla showrooms. Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025 Having visited a few weeks ago, the store felt like strolling through a large showroom with little customer service and experiencing a space that felt somewhat soulless. Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Some took out their frustrations on Tesla and company showrooms across the country dealt with peaceful and some violent demonstrations, including arson attacks, vandalism and shootings. Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025 An aerial view of a Tesla showroom on April 02, 2025 in Corte Madera, California. Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 22 Apr. 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 2 May. 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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