Vitrine

display cabinet

noun vee-TREE-ne Less Common

Origin: from French vitrine

Also means

glass case

Usage Note

Vitrine is a glass-fronted cabinet for showing china or trophies, from French vitre (pane). In museums it labels the exhibit case; the feminine plural is Vitrinen.

Examples

"Das gute Porzellan steht hinter Glas in der Vitrine."

Natural Translation

The good china stands behind glass in the display cabinet.

Literal Translation

The good porcelain stands behind glass in the display-cabinet.

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