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display caseA 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
💡 Concept

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!
🎵 Rhyme

The display case helps visitors embrace what came to replace!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈspleɪ keɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈspleɪ keɪs/

🌳Etymology

Rootdisplay

🎵Rhyme

replaceembracedatabase
replace
embrace
database

🔗Collocations

glass display case
museum display case
jewelry display case
display case lighting
locked display case
retail display case

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The museum's display case contains ancient artifacts that are older than my dating history.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

showcasecabinetvitrineexhibition caseglass case

Antonyms

storage boxhidden compartment

Related

showcaseexhibitionretailmuseumcabinetwindow display

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