vernissage en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌvɛɹnəˈsɑʒ/ (US)
- /vɛːnɪˈsɑːʒ/ (UK)
Etymology
From French vernissage, derived from the earlier habit of the artists to varnish their paintings the day before the opening of an exhibition.
Meanings
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A private viewing of an art exhibition before it opens to the public.
[…] the artists' association will be forced to advance or delay its vernissage and opening day.
1893 May 2, The Times, p.5 col. C:
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vernissages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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fr vernissage (private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public) · sv vernissage (private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public) · el βερνισάζ (private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public) · uk верніса́ж (private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public) · fi avajaiset (private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public) · pl wernisaż (private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public) · tr vernisaj (private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public) · cs vernisáž (private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public) · ru верниса́ж (private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public) · de Vernissage (private viewing of an exhibition before it opens to the public)