showroom

noun

Definition of showroomnext
as in market
a large room where things that are for sale are displayed a car showroom The stereo was a showroom model.

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Recent Examples of showroom That suggests mattress selection can continue after the showroom visit, with the sleeper figuring out what works through actual nights of sleep rather than trying to get everything right before leaving the store. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 The label sells through its website and a Paris showroom by appointment, with wholesale doors next in its sights. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Vintage furniture is showing up more often in modern interiors because designers are moving away from spaces that feel overly coordinated or pulled from a single showroom. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026 In 1949, Charles and Ray Eames designed a Herman Miller showroom on Beverly Boulevard, and the trade here has continued to grow ever since. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for showroom
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  1. market
  2. shop
  3. marketplace
  4. boutique
Noun
  • Einstein is produced by CBS Studios and has had an interesting journey to market.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Chinese EVs face only a 10% standard import duty in Britain, one of the largest major overseas markets without additional China-specific tariffs.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of market
Noun
  • The neighborhood/area Guests are about 30 minutes away from Tulum, itself a hot bed of boutique shops and lifestyle offerings from yoga and other wellness to some of North America’s top food.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Six years after the West Texas grill, pub and pizzeria left a west Fort Worth location, a new Cork & Pig has opened in the shops at the District at Willow Park about 15 minutes west of Loop 820.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of shop
Noun
  • Ticketmaster, which was included in the partnerships already announced, directs users to its own marketplace for payment.
    — Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Nike told Vogue Business that Hill, who became CEO in 2024, has cleaned up unhealthy inventory, reset the marketplace, and created more space for a new series of Nike performance products and innovation.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of marketplace
Noun
  • On-site boutiques and convenience stores add ease, while thoughtfully placed artifacts and local artwork deepen the connection to Hawaiian culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Reflecting the vision of creative director Emily Smith, the boutique pairs clean lines and warm materials with intimate spaces for one-on-one styling.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of boutique

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“Showroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showroom. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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