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under glass

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌndɚ ˈɡlæs/ · UK /ˌʌndə ˈɡlɑːs/

under glass means: Inside a glass case or beneath a glass cover, usually for protection or display.

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IN A CASEB2

Inside a glass case or beneath a glass cover, usually for protection or display.

  • The necklace is under glass.
  • The museum displayed the old map under glass.
  • Why is this small book kept under glass?

Similar words: in a glass case

Common phrases: display under glass, kept under glass

IN A GREENHOUSEC1

Inside a greenhouse or similar glass-covered space where plants are grown.

  • These tomatoes grow under glass.
  • We raised the seedlings under glass until spring.
  • Can these flowers survive winter under glass?

Similar words: in a greenhouse

Common phrases: grow under glass, seedlings under glass

IN PRISONC2

In prison.

  • He is under glass now.
  • The gang leader spent five years under glass.
  • Another robbery could put him under glass again.

Similar words: in jail, behind bars

Opposites: free

Common phrases: be under glass, put someone under glass

Questions about under glass

What does under glass mean?

Inside a glass case or beneath a glass cover, usually for protection or display.

What is under glass in other languages?

Türkçe: cam muhafaza içinde · Español: en una vitrina · Français: sous verre · Deutsch: hinter Glas · Italiano: sotto vetro · 日本語: ガラスケースの中に

How do you pronounce under glass?

In American English /ˌʌndɚ ˈɡlæs/; in British English /ˌʌndə ˈɡlɑːs/.

How do you use under glass in a sentence?

The necklace is under glass. The museum displayed the old map under glass.

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