display case — A glass cabinet or container used to exhibit or protect valuable items
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A glass cabinet or container used to exhibit or protect valuable items
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈspleɪ keɪs/
Example Sentences
- The museum's display case contains ancient artifacts that are older than my dating history.
- The bakery's display case is filled with delicious pastries that make my diet plans disappear.
- Please don't touch the display case glass as it was just cleaned this morning.
display case
NOUN[/dɪˈspleɪ keɪs/]
A glass cabinet or container used to exhibit or protect valuable items
a museum curator carefully places a sparkling ancient crown inside a large glass display case. She gently closes the glass door and locks it with a small key. The transparent walls of the case allow clear viewing while protecting the valuable artifact from dust and touching. A young visitor points excitedly at the crown through the glass while her father reads information nearby. Other museum guests gather around similar glass cases containing fossils and jewelry. a glass cabinet used to exhibit and protect valuable items
The display case helps visitors embrace what came to replace!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Display derives from Latin 'displicare', meaning 'to unfold or spread out', while case originates from Latin 'capsa', meaning 'box or container'. The compound term combines these roots to denote a transparent or open container designed to exhibit and present objects for viewing.
Breakdown
display (dis- 'apart' + plicare 'to fold') + case (from Latin capsa 'box, container'). Together they form a noun phrase describing a cabinet or enclosed space for showcasing items.
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📝Examples
“The museum's display case contains ancient artifacts that are older than my dating history.”
“The bakery's display case is filled with delicious pastries that make my diet plans disappear.”
“Please don't touch the display case glass as it was just cleaned this morning.”
“The store manager arranged the new products in the display case to attract customers.”
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