vitrine

American  

[vi-treen] / vɪˈtrin /

noun

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

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vitrine British  

/ ˈvɪtriːn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of vitrine

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

Example Sentences

He further showcased the collection in a series of photo books produced with German publisher Steidl; a selection of those fine editions is displayed in a vitrine in the middle of “View Finding.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

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 • Nov. 9, 2023

The book’s skewed view, which fits Ruscha’s L.A. angle, is wonderfully installed in a vitrine set on a long diagonal that cuts across the center of the gallery.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Moran made sure there was a book from the Armstrongs’ vast collection in every vitrine.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Claude’s fingers trace ovals across the top of his vitrine.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr