Meaning & use
vitrine
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A glass display case or cabinet used to exhibit objects, especially in a museum or shop.
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The ancient coins were displayed in a locked vitrine near the entrance.
Each vitrine in the gallery held a different sculptor's work.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from French; used mainly in the context of museums, galleries, and upscale retail.
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