Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vitrine

noun

/vɪˈtriːn/

Definition

A glass display case used for showcasing items.

Examples

The museum’s new exhibit features a vitrine filled with rare artifacts from ancient Egypt.
She carefully arranged her collection of porcelain dolls in the vitrine to keep them dust-free.
The jeweler displayed the engagement rings in an elegant vitrine at the front of the store.

Meaning

The term ‘vitrine’ refers to a type of showcase, usually made of glass, designed to present and protect valuable items such as jewelry, artifacts, or collectibles.