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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Musk's high-profile role in leading U.S. government cost-cutting initiatives has sparked political backlash, fueling protests at Tesla showrooms across the country. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025 For administration ally Elon Musk, that's meant slumping Tesla sales and in-person protests at showrooms around the country. Avery Lotz, Axios, 30 Mar. 2025 Back in Sotheby’s showroom, the future is also top of mind, and not only for the futuristic forms of the collection. Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 As a result, Tesla showrooms have become home to protests against Musk and the Trump administration. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 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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