showroom
n.a large room or shop where you can look at products before you buy them. You usually see things like cars, furniture, or kitchen designs in these spaces.
n.a large room or retail space used for the display of commercial goods, particularly bulky items such as motor vehicles or furniture. Often serves as a marketing environment where customers can inspect floor models before ordering.
“We visited the car showroom to see the new electric models.”
“The furniture company opened a flagship showroom downtown so customers could test the sofas before purchasing online.”
“While the digital catalog offers convenience, most high-end interior designers still prefer visiting a physical showroom to verify the tactile quality and true color of the fabrics.”
Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'showroom floor' or 'showroom condition'.
From show + room. Verb sense circa 2011.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.