Casing vs Showcase - What's the Difference?

Casing

Showcase

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire
  • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening
  • the housing or outer covering of something
Definition as Noun
  • a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
  • a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home

Examples

  • "the casings had rotted away and had to be replaced"
  • "the clock has a walnut case"
  • "it was a showcase for democracy in Africa"

Parts of Speech

Noun
Noun