vitrine

[ vi-treen ]

noun

1. a glass cabinet or case, especially for displaying art objects.

vitrine

/ ˈvɪtriːn /

noun

1. a glass display case or cabinet for works of art, curios, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of vitrine¹

1875–80; < French, equivalent to vitre pane of glass + -ine -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of vitrine¹

C19: from French, from vitre pane of glass, from Latin vitrum glass

Example Sentences

The cost of art exhibition installation and vitrines were not included in that total, and the museum said it does not yet know what the total project cost will be.

From Los Angeles Times

And for the survey he has filled two vitrines with handpicked choices, each item identified and annotated in the catalog.

From New York Times

Details illuminated in the vitrines also attune viewers to connections among seemingly unrelated works among the variety of mediums Ruscha has employed over 60 years.

From Los Angeles Times

In the top two shelves of the first vitrine you can almost see the style coming into focus.

From New York Times

Standing near the vitrine displaying those miniature creations, Diaz pointed out the tiny screws holding these delicate brass wire and sheet metal pieces together.

From Seattle Times