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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In Backrooms, a strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 June 2026 Ahead of the global launch in June select Rak Ceramics flagship showrooms in the UAE will host exclusive previews. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 The dog barrel-rolled across the showroom floor but was upright within half a second of coming to a stop. Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Customers can configure and order vehicles online now, with a dedicated showroom opening this summer at Sutton's Staples Corner, also showcasing Cadillac and Chevrolet models. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 29 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 5 Jul. 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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