Vitrine — meaning in English
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English meaning
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.
- hutch A piece of furniture in which items may be displayed.
- showcase A case for displaying merchandise or valuable items.
- showcase A setting, occasion, or medium for exhibiting something or someone, especially in an attractive or favorable aspect.
- vitrine A glass-paneled cabinet or case, especially for displaying articles such as china, objets d'art, or fine merchandise.
case — full definition
- noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
- noun A matter under legal, medical, or professional investigation.
- noun A container, box, or covering designed to hold or protect something.
- noun Grammar: the form a noun, pronoun, or adjective takes to show its role in a sentence.
- verb To pack something into a case, or to observe a place closely before a robbery.
hutch — full definition
- noun A cage or coop for keeping small animals such as rabbits.
- noun A cabinet, often for storing or displaying dishes, sometimes sitting on top of a desk or sideboard.
- verb To hoard something away in a chest or box.