Showroom

//ˈʃoʊˌɹum// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A room in a business set aside for the display of the company's products.
  2. 2
    an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed wordnet
  3. 3
    A room or apartment where a show is exhibited. dated
Verb
  1. 1
    To inspect merchandise in a physical store, then purchase the identical product from an online merchant; to use a physical store as a showroom for an online merchant.

    "This new phone looks good, but I want to go to the mall and showroom it before buying."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From show + room. Verb sense circa 2011.

Etymology 2

From show + room. Verb sense circa 2011.

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