Fitting Room: Definition, Usage & Examples

Meaning 1：changing room (fitting room)

fitting room 🔊

/ˈfɪtɪŋ ruːm/

A small private room in a store where you can try on clothes before buying them.

Fitting room with mirror and bench in clothing store

changing room 🔊

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/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ruːm/

A small enclosed space in a store where customers can try on clothing items to check size, fit, and appearance before making a purchase.

📁 Category：Fashion Trends 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From 'fit' (to try on) + 'room'. Literally a room for fitting clothes.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a room where you 'fit' clothes onto your body to see if they fit.

📖 Example

I found three dresses I like, so I'm going to the fitting room to see which one looks best on me. 🔊 I found three dresses I like, so I'm going to the fitting room to see which one looks best on me.

🔗 Collocations

use the fitting room – to enter and utilize the fitting room for trying on clothes

fitting room attendant – a store employee who assists customers and manages the fitting rooms

fitting room mirror – a full-length mirror placed inside the fitting room for checking appearance

🔄 Synonyms

dressing room (n.) – a private room for changing clothes, often used in theaters or stores.

changing room (n.) – a room where people can change their clothes, especially in a store or sports facility.

trying-on room (n.) – a less common term for a fitting room.

📖 Cultural Story

The term emerged in the 19th century when clothing stores began providing private spaces for customers to try on garments before purchase. It remains a standard feature in retail.