varnishing day

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The final day before a public exhibition; originally the day when artists could apply a final coat of varnish to their paintings after they had been hung, now the day when artists can make finishing touches, make sure pictures have been hung the right way up etc., and meet their fellow artists.

Word forms

varnishing day varnishing days
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