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showroom

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈʃoʊˌɹum// UK //ʃˈəʊɹuːm// show·room Archaic

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.


SIMPLE

We visited the car showroom to see the new electric models.

CONTEXTUAL

The furniture company opened a flagship showroom downtown so customers could test the sofas before purchasing online.

COMPLEX

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.

Synonyms
Origin

From show + room. Verb sense circa 2011.

Usage

Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'showroom floor' or 'showroom condition'.

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