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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With showrooms in Paris and Barcelona and a team of 16, the pair works across commercial and residential projects, delivering beautiful spaces for the likes of Aman, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Patek Philippe, and others. Sarah Wood González, Vogue, 27 May 2025 Meanwhile, the major brands are hosting special appointments at their showrooms all year round. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 May 2025 Precision engine and chassis tuning make for a phenomenal driving experience right off the showroom floor in many new cars, with a top example being the current, G80-generation BMW M3. Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Tesla cars and showrooms have also emerged as targets for vandalism and arson. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 May 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 6 Jun. 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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