English Explanatory Dictionary

vernissage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A private viewing of an art exhibition before it opens to the public.

Pronunciation

/vɛːnɪˈsɑːʒ/ /ˌvɛɹnəˈsɑʒ/

Word forms

vernissage vernissages

Etymology

From French vernissage, derived from the earlier habit of the artists to varnish their paintings the day before the opening of an exhibition.

Synonyms

preview private view

Related words

soft opening
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