showroom

noun
show·​room | \ ˈshō-ˌrüm How to pronounce showroom (audio) , -ˌru̇m\

Definition of showroom

: 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

Koko’s artists create the mosaics in their showroom, which doubles as a workshop. Prathap Nair, National Geographic, "Visit Italy’s mesmerizing city of mosaics," 20 Aug. 2019 There's a grab-bag of other features and tweaks new for the 2019 model (which will start appearing in showrooms this fall). Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid first drive: This plug-in hybrid is a blast," 24 July 2019 Always on the hunt, Wood scours the internet for rare finds to add to her showroom, whether via eBay and Etsy, or searches in person at estate sales, vintage sales and vintage stores in Europe. Lindsay Weinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "Inside the Entre Nous Showroom, Where Star Stylists Score Red Carpet Rentals," 22 July 2019 In the late 1990s, much of it was converted from showrooms to office space, with Pelli helping to add new windows to a facade that hadn’t previously needed them. Los Angeles Times, "Cesar Pelli’s Pacific Design Center changed the L.A. landscape. In a good way?," 20 July 2019 Rare china, mahogany furniture, paintings, sculptures, and jewelry filled its New York City showroom. Norman Vanamee, Town & Country, "Why One of David Rockefeller’s Most Prized Possessions Was a Simple Pea," 11 July 2019 Retail consumers are reminded that the new Ford Explorer hybrid, which shares many of the Police Interceptor's powertrain bits, will be arriving in showrooms later this summer as well. Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, "2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid AWD Saves Fuel, Hauls Ass," 17 May 2019 Giving a glimpse into how his designs ended up being worn by Meghan, Grant said the Duchess’s stylist requested samples from his Paris showroom earlier this month. Prue Lewington, Harper's BAZAAR, "What Happens When You Suddenly Become Meghan Markle's Favorite Designer," 19 Oct. 2018 Indeed, Tenn told me Subaru had to build the new, three-row Ascent SUV, which arrives in the showrooms next month, to halt the exodus of customers in need of more room. Al Haas, Philly.com, "Roomy three-row SUVs appeal to 'child-raising generation'," 7 June 2018

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First Known Use of showroom

1616, in the meaning defined above

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showroom

noun

English Language Learners Definition of showroom

: a large room where things that are for sale are displayed

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