noun Uncommon

showroom

SHOH-room

Showroom (noun) means a room used by a business to display its products to customers. Example: “They test-drove the new model in the dealership's showroom.”

noun

A room used by a business to display its products to customers.

"They test-drove the new model in the dealership's showroom."

"The furniture showroom was arranged like a series of mini living rooms."

verb

To examine a product in a physical store and then buy it more cheaply online.

"Some shoppers showroom electronics, checking them out in person before ordering online."

How to use showroom

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA display room for products, or (as a verb) the practice of trying something in-store then buying it cheaper online.

Common pairings

car showroom furniture showroom

Word forms

showroomed past tense, showrooms plural, showrooms singular

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Etymology

From show + room; the verb sense dates from around 2011, describing a shopping habit enabled by smartphones.

· First attested 2011

Class of 2011 showroom joined the language around 2011.

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Synonyms

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saleroom salesroom

Related words

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Rhymes for showroom

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Frequently asked questions

What does “showroom” mean?

The word “showroom” means a room used by a business to display its products to customers. In plain terms, a display room for products, or (as a verb) the practice of trying something in-store then buying it cheaper online.

How do you pronounce “showroom”?

“Showroom” is pronounced SHOH-room (/ˈʃoʊˌɹum/ in IPA).

How do you use “showroom” in a sentence?

Here is “showroom” used in a sentence: “They test-drove the new model in the dealership's showroom.”

What part of speech is “showroom”?

Depending on how it is used, “showroom” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “showroom” come from?

The word “showroom” dates back to around 2011. From show + room; the verb sense dates from around 2011, describing a shopping habit enabled by smartphones.

Is “showroom” a common word?

“Showroom” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “showroom” have?

“Showroom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a room used by a business to display its products to customers.

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