floor sample

noun

1. an appliance, piece of furniture, or other article of merchandise that has been used for display or demonstration and is usually offered at a reduced price.

Word History and Origins

Origin of floor sample¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

In her memoir, “Floor Sample,” published in 2006, Ms. Cameron recounts the brutality of Hollywood, of her life there as a screenwriter and a drunk.

From New York Times

Thai found a version of this table at the Restoration Hardware Outlet for about 40 percent less that was probably a floor sample.

From Washington Post

And if you are interested in a particular floor sample, it never hurts to ask if you can buy it.

From Forbes

Then there’s the floor sample/demo model discount.

From Forbes

DTVs supposedly only last a couple of years, I'm guessing it's a bad idea to buy a floor sample or a used TV.

From Washington Post