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- [ver-nuh-sahzh; French ver-nee-sazh]
- /ˌvɛr nəˈsɑʒ; French vɛr niˈsaʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ver-nuh-sahzh; French ver-nee-sazh]
- /ˌvɛr nəˈsɑʒ; French vɛr niˈsaʒ/
Definitions of vernissage word
- noun plural vernissage Also called varnishing day. the day before the opening of an art exhibition traditionally reserved for the artist to varnish the paintings. 1
- noun plural vernissage a reception at a gallery for an artist whose show is about to open to the public. 1
- noun vernissage a preview or the opening or first day of an exhibition of paintings 0
- noun vernissage the opening, or first showing, of an art exhibit 0
- noun vernissage A private viewing of an art exhibition before it opens to the public. 0
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Origin of vernissage
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; < French: literally, a varnishing, touching up (of paintings). See varnish, -age
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Parts of speech for Vernissage
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vernissage popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
vernissage usage trend in Literature
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