window-case
Definition
- Noun:
- A display case with a glass front: "window-case" refers to a cabinet or case, typically made with a glass front, used for displaying goods in a shop or items in a museum. It is designed to allow viewing while protecting the contents.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The jeweler arranged the rings neatly in the window-case. (A glass-fronted display cabinet in a shop.)
- The museum's window-case held ancient pottery fragments. (A protective display case for exhibition.)
Advanced Usage
"show window-case": a specific type of window-case used for prominent display.
- The department store's main show window-case featured the latest fashion. (A large, prominent display case at the front of a store.)
"window-case display": the arrangement of items within a window-case.
- The window-case display was updated weekly to attract customers. (The arrangement of goods in the case.)
Variants and Related Words
- Window-case (n): same as above; note that this is a compound word formed from "window" and "case".
- Showcase (n): a similar term, often used for a glass case for displaying items, but can also mean a setting or event that highlights something.
- The exhibition was a showcase for young artists. (An event that highlights talent.)
Synonyms
- Display case: a cabinet or case for showing items.
- Showcase: a glass case for displaying goods or objects.
- Vitrine: a glass-fronted cabinet for displaying items, especially in museums or shops.
Related Idioms
In the window-case: literally, meaning inside the display case.
- The antique vase sat in the window-case for weeks. (Inside the glass-fronted cabinet.)
Behind the window-case: referring to the area behind the display case, often in a shop.
- The shopkeeper stood behind the window-case, ready to assist customers. (Positioned behind the display case.)