Word
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'showroom floor' or 'showroom condition'.
Etymology
From show + room. Verb sense circa 2011.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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