display case
[/dɪˈspleɪ keɪs/]
nounpl: display cases
vitrine
1. a glass-fronted cabinet or enclosed transparent container used to exhibit and protect items for public viewing
The museum kept the ancient artifacts in a display case.
O museu mantinha os artefatos antigos em uma vitrine.
2. a piece of furniture or structure in a retail store designed to showcase merchandise
The jewelry store arranged its finest rings in an illuminated display case.
A joalheria organizava seus anéis mais finos em uma vitrine iluminada.
3. any arrangement or structure designed to attract attention to and highlight specific objects
The trophy display case stood prominently in the school's entrance hall.
A vitrine de troféus ficava em destaque no hall de entrada da escola.
In Brazil, 'vitrine' is the standard term used in retail, museums, and commercial spaces. The concept is particularly important in Brazilian shopping culture, where elaborate display cases are used in high-end stores and malls. In the USA, display cases are integral to retail strategy and museum curation, reflecting consumer culture and preservation practices.
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