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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These products typically come used from the company's showrooms, or were returned by customers. Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, Amazon and others are testing metaverse-style shopping experiences, showcasing items for purchase in virtual showrooms for the holiday season and beyond. Brad Simms, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Walk into an electric vehicle showroom in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, or Kenya these days, and the car on offer is likely made in China. Julia Simon, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024 The units are among the network of six showrooms that Brama Group operates across key European cities, which also include Madrid, Milan and Paris. Martino Carrera, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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