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vitrine
This term evokes a sense of preservation and curated observation. It is more specialized than a general display case, often implying a high-value or fragile object that requires protection from dust, touch, or theft while remaining visible to the public. It is frequently used in professional contexts such as art galleries, museums, and high-end boutiques.
Because it describes a physical object, it follows standard English countability rules. It is a common noun that can be quantified and pluralized normally, requiring no special partitive constructions or irregular plural forms.
Meanings
Examples
The ancient crown rested securely inside a reinforced glass vitrine.
I wonder if the curator will move the fossils to a larger vitrine.
The delicate lace dress was displayed in a climate controlled vitrine.
Please do not lean against the vitrine while viewing the exhibit.
The shopkeeper carefully polished the vitrine before opening the store.
Everything in this vitrine is a limited edition piece.
The rare butterfly specimens were arranged neatly within the vitrine.