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.
Recent Examples on the Web In January of 2024, Ulbricht stood in the showroom of his business which is in his home. Kelly Wilkinson, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2024 Strong drinks have long been a feature of Michael Andrews Bespoke, whose NoHo showroom is dominated by a 10-foot bar originally sourced from an Irish pub in Boston. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2024 For their eighth showroom, the Black in Fashion Council went even bigger and more global than before. Irene Kim, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024 The Folklore’s February and September 2023 showrooms were attended by over 1,500 guests. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024 Japan’s biggest-selling car magazine Best Car, reports that in 2025, a new 2-door version will land in showrooms. Peter Lyon, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Last year, a funny thing happened at Ring Concierge’s Manhattan showroom. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2024 At Paris Deco Off a week later, high-end showrooms hosted retailers and designers to show off their newest lines, concurrent with Maison & Objet, a major home-design exposition. Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024 In addition to launching its seasonal showroom, The Folklore will be expanding by hosting four showrooms throughout the year in New York, adding Resort and Pre-Fall to Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 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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