Meaning & Definition of word "Showroom"

Showroom

/ˈʃoʊrˌruːm/

noun:

  • 1. A room or area where goods, especially vehicles or appliances, are displayed for sale or demonstration.
    • Example: The car dealership has a large showroom featuring the latest models.
  • 2. A place where products are exhibited to potential customers, often for the purpose of selling.
    • Example: We visited the furniture showroom to see new designs for our living room.
  • 3. An area within a store or business that showcases specific lines of products.
    • Example: The electronics showroom displays all the newest gadgets available.

Etymology

The word 'showroom' is derived from 'show' + 'room', indicating a room meant for showing items.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the showroom:

Referring to items or activities taking place within the showroom.

showroom condition:

Describing an item that is in excellent or pristine condition, as if it just came from a showroom.

showrooming:

The practice of examining merchandise in a physical store and then purchasing it online.

Related Words

exhibition:

A public display of works of art or items of interest.

store:

A place where goods are sold to the public.

retail:

The sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities.

Slang Meanings of showroom

Meaning: Showing off products or attributes in a flashy manner.

Example Sentence: The new marketing strategy is all about showrooming their best features.

Meaning: A term for a space used purely for display purposes without actual sales.

Example Sentence: That area is just a showroom; nothing there is actually for sale.