Vitrine: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ผ๏ธ
vitrine
[ vษชหtrin ]
display case
A vitrine is a glass display case used to showcase or protect items such as jewelry, artifacts, or collectibles. It is commonly found in museums, galleries, and stores, allowing viewers to see items without handling them. Vitrines are designed to provide visibility and security for valuable or fragile items.
Synonyms
display case, exhibit case, showcase.
Examples of usage
- The antique shop featured a beautiful vitrine with vintage jewelry.
- In the museum, the ancient artifacts were displayed in a large vitrine.
- The gallery owner arranged the paintings in a vitrine for better presentation.
- She admired the sculpture showcased in a sleek, modern vitrine.
Translations
Translations of the word "vitrine" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vitrine
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Vitrine
๐ฎ๐ฉ etalase
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัััะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ witryna
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใงใผใฆใฃใณใใฆ
๐ซ๐ท vitrine
๐ช๐ธ vitrina
๐น๐ท vitrin
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ด์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุชุฑููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vitrรญna
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝloha
๐จ๐ณ ๆฉฑ็ช
๐ธ๐ฎ vitrija
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฝningarskรกp
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉัะผะต ะฒะธััะธะฝะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vitrin
๐ฒ๐ฝ vitrina
Etymology
The word 'vitrine' originates from the French term of the same spelling, which translates to 'display case' in English. It comes from the Latin word 'vitrum', meaning 'glass'. The use of vitrines in various contexts dates back to at least the 18th century when they became popular for displaying precious items in museums and art galleries. Initially designed to protect valuable objects from theft and damage, vitrines have evolved in style and function over the years, becoming an integral part of exhibition design. The influence of French aesthetics on design contributed to the wider acceptance of the term in English and many other languages, resulting in a standardized understanding of the term as a glass enclosure for exhibiting items.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,127, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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