Showroom

/ˈʃoʊrˌruːm/

Meaning & Definition

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

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Slang Meanings

Showing off products or attributes in a flashy manner.
The new marketing strategy is all about showrooming their best features.
A term for a space used purely for display purposes without actual sales.
That area is just a showroom; nothing there is actually for sale.