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glasshouse

noun

ˈglas-ˌhau̇s

Definition of glasshouse

chiefly British

as in greenhouse

a glass-enclosed building for growing plants a glasshouse for growing tropical plants

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Recent Examples of glasshouse Inside that wide-open kitchen wall, Skydream's first trailer build is set to include a spacious floor plan with a front bedroom just inside the wraparound glasshouse and a rather spacious, open rear living room with wraparound sofa that converts into a second bed. — New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026 New rides are Candy Adventure, which combines funhouse, glasshouse and interactive elements, along with KMG X-Drive and Crazy Dance. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026 Framed in iron, this glass structure is said to be one of the world’s most elegant glasshouses. — Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Start at the outdoor garden to snap photos in front of bright yellow and orange mums, ornamental green cabbages, and a towering pumpkin tree, then go inside to see the historic glasshouses. — Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glasshouse

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greenhouse

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Inside the greenhouses, staff are growing a variety of tree species, including ponderosa pine.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Oakland topped WalletHub’s 2026 ranking thanks to low greenhouse-gas emissions, excellent air quality, and abundant green space, with California claiming six of the top 10 spots.

— Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2026

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