vitrine — meaning in English

English meaning

• case noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
• showcase noun A glass case used to display items attractively.

Senses

vitrine is used for these senses in English:

• case A piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic, within which items can be displayed.
• display window A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.
• showcase A setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect.

case — full definition

1. noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
2. noun A matter under legal, medical, or professional investigation.
3. noun A container, box, or covering designed to hold or protect something.
4. noun Grammar: the form a noun, pronoun, or adjective takes to show its role in a sentence.
5. verb To pack something into a case, or to observe a place closely before a robbery.

showcase — full definition

1. noun A glass case used to display items attractively.
2. noun An event or setting designed to display something at its best.
3. verb To present or display something in the best possible way.

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