word
vernissage
ver-nih-SAHZH
ˌvɜːrnɪˈsɑːʒListen
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Syllable breakdown
vernissage
Dictionary meaning
A private preview or opening event for an art exhibition.
History and origin
French, originally referring to varnishing day.
Examples
- Collectors arrived early for the gallery's spring vernissage.
Common mispronunciations
VER-nih-sage
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