glass dome
Transparent protective cover
A glass dome is a hemispherical covering made of glass, used to protect or display objects beneath it.
Decorative items, taxidermy specimens, and antique clocks often sit under glass domes.
The term extends to architectural structures—large transparent roofs over atriums or conservatories.
Figuratively, living under a glass dome suggests sheltered isolation from the outside world.
- bell jarSealed glass dome
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
- clocheFitted dome-shaped hat
- cake standFooted plate for pastries
- display caseEnclosed viewing cabinet
museum piece · snow globe · crystal · transparent · enclosure · specimen · preservation · Victorian · curiosity · protective · botanical · greenhouse · conservatory · exhibit · miniature · sealed · delicate · observatory
- decorvase, figurine, candle, ornament, picture frame
- domescupola, rotunda, hemisphere, igloo, Astrodome
- roof featurescupola, spire, steeple, chimney pot, weathervane
- glass enclosuresterrarium, greenhouse, vivarium, bell jar, display case
- transparent coverplastic wrap, cling film, cellophane, plastic cover, clear case
- centerpiecesfloral arrangement, flower arrangement, bouquet, vase, fruit bowl