shadow box

shadow box

noun
a shallow, rectangular frame fronted with a glass panel, used to show and at the same time protect items on display, as paintings, coins, or jewelry.
Also called shadow box frame.


Origin:
1905–10
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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shadow box

noun
a shallow rectangular box with a transparent front used to protect and display small items (jewelry, coins, etc.) 
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