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greenhouse

noun

ˈgrēn-ˌhau̇s

Definition of greenhouse

as in conservatory

a glass-enclosed building for growing plants needed to move the plants into the greenhouse before the first frost killed them

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Recent Examples of greenhouse But perhaps the muggy feel in the air – BC Place’s roof remaining closed was disappointing and turned the stadium into a greenhouse – contributed to the mood. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Crowe had been working on building a greenhouse following his retirement, WSPA reported. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 In addition to the main residence, the property includes seven additional homes, a Victorian greenhouse, walled gardens, a private reservoir, and more than 600 acres of woodland. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 Scope, history Plans for Midtown Station include almost 2,000 apartments, retail space, a grocery store, town homes, a solar microgrid, a hotel, single family homes, greenhouses and more. — Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenhouse

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conservatory

Noun

Rogen’s character Joe is a bitter former musician who teaches at a middling conservatory.

— Eliana Dockterman, Time, 26 June 2026
Lovingly dubbed Scarlet, the conservatory's specimen only blooms once every three to five years, and for just two days.

— Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Definition of conservatory

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