1. glass display cases or cabinets used to exhibit objects, especially in museums, stores, or collections
Usage: plural of vitrine

Examples

• The museum’s ancient artifacts were carefully arranged in climate-controlled vitrines.
• The jewelry store displayed its most expensive pieces in locked vitrines.
• Visitors admired the rare manuscripts preserved behind the glass of the library’s vitrines.
• The collector installed several vitrines in his home to showcase his vintage watches.
• The gallery’s vitrines protected the delicate sculptures from dust and handling.
• Each of the vitrines was equipped with special lighting to highlight the exhibits.