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Vitrine: meaning, definitions and examples

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vitrine

 

[ vษชหˆtrin ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vitrine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‹เค•เฅ‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vitrine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ etalase

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั‚ั€ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ witryna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒงใƒผใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒณใƒ‰ใ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vitrine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vitrina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vitrin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์—ด์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุชุฑูŠู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vitrรญna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝloha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฉฑ็ช—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vitrija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรฝningarskรกp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ะผะต ะฒะธั‚ั€ะธะฝะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vitrin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.