display case
Glass-fronted cabinet
A display case is a glass-enclosed cabinet or box designed to exhibit objects while protecting them from handling, dust, or theft.
Museums use display cases for artifacts; jewelry stores for merchandise; collectors for figurines or memorabilia.
The glass allows viewing from multiple angles: The baseball cards were arranged in a display case.
Glass-fronted exhibition case
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- boxLidded storage container
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- shelfHorizontal storage surface
compartment · curio · receptacle · pedestal · stand · frame · mount · housing
Public exhibit space
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- specimenIndividual for examination
- collectionGathered set of items
antique · relic · fossil · memorabilia · trophy · medal · jewelry · collectible
Transparent solid from sand
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- crystal-clearCompletely transparent or understandable
- glazingGlossy protective coating
pane · windowed · visibility · unobstructed · translucent · clarity · polished · gleaming
Concentrated illumination source
- illuminationProvision of light
- halogenSalt-producing element group
- backlitLit from behind
- ambientOf the surroundings
fluorescent · accent · glow · brightness · shine · dramatic · track lighting · uplighting
Fastened with a mechanism
- shatterproofResistant to breaking
- tamper-proofResistant to unauthorized modification
- alarmedFeeling sudden fear
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
reinforced · bulletproof · protective · secure · latch · hinged · key · climate-controlled
vitrine
Glass-fronted exhibition case
shelf · compartment · curio · receptacle · pedestal · stand · frame · mount · housing · plinth
museum
Public exhibit space
- gallerySpace for displaying artwork
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- specimenIndividual for examination
collection · antique · relic · fossil · memorabilia · trophy · medal · jewelry · collectible · treasure
glass
Transparent solid from sand
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- see-throughAllowing vision through
- crystal-clearCompletely transparent or understandable
glazing · pane · windowed · visibility · unobstructed · translucent · clarity · polished · gleaming
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- illuminationProvision of light
- halogenSalt-producing element group
- backlitLit from behind
ambient · fluorescent · accent · glow · brightness · shine · dramatic · track lighting · uplighting
locked
Fastened with a mechanism
- shatterproofResistant to breaking
- tamper-proofResistant to unauthorized modification
- alarmedFeeling sudden fear
sealed · reinforced · bulletproof · protective · secure · latch · hinged · key · climate-controlled · preservation
- department storesfitting room, Macy's, mannequin, Nordstrom, checkout
- exhibition venuesexhibition hall, exhibition center, expo hall, expo center, convention center
- museum termspaintings, sculptures, exhibits, gallery, artifacts
- art exhibitionexhibition, exhibition space, gallery guide, opening night, closing night
- display caseschina cabinet, vitrine, curio cabinet, curio, museum exhibit
- museum fixturesvitrine, pedestal, diorama, label, placard
display casehidden compartment
Concealed storage space
safe · vault · secret compartment · storage bin · lockbox
display casestorage container
Vessel for keeping objects
storeroom · junk drawer · utility closet · back room · stockroom
display casestorage bin
Container for holding items
cardboard box · filing cabinet · junk drawer · storage chest · moving box
case, display, casing, showcase, displays, bookcase, briefcase, encase, cased