Vitrine — meaning in English

English meaning

• case noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
• hutch noun A cage or coop for keeping small animals such as rabbits.
• showcase noun A glass case used to display items attractively.
• vitrine noun A glass-paneled cabinet or case used for displaying items such as china, artworks or specimens.

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

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.

hutch — full definition

1. noun A cage or coop for keeping small animals such as rabbits.
2. noun A cabinet, often for storing or displaying dishes, sometimes sitting on top of a desk or sideboard.
3. verb To hoard something away in a chest or box.

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