showroom

noun

show·​room ˈshō-ˌrüm 

-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

Highlights will go on public display at Sotheby’s showrooms in London, Hong Kong, Paris, Los Angeles, and New York. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026

His vision for the 1920s landmark includes art galleries, fashion showrooms and event space. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

The showroom display brought all the threads together with clothing and accessories shown against a backdrop of the interiors fabrics that inspired their colors and patterns. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

An all-electric sedan was supposed to be next, but a year from the showroom, it was abruptly canceled, leaving the automaker with nothing to sell as old models like the F-Pace ceased production. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

showroom

noun

show·​room -ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a room where merchandise (as new cars) is displayed for sale or where samples are displayed

a carpet showroom