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houseplant

noun

house·​plant ˈhau̇s-ˌplant How to pronounce houseplant (audio)
: a plant grown or kept indoors

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Here’s how to use cachepots to elevate your houseplant collection and your home decor. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 Subsequent scenes find Arash closing up his home, before having an assistant drive his numerous houseplants to various beneficiaries. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 Why Tap Water Can Be Bad for Houseplants If your home utilizes a public water source, the water may have some downsides for houseplants. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026 These leafy houseplants are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for houseplant

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First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of houseplant was in 1824

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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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houseplant

noun
house·​plant ˈhau̇-ˌsplant How to pronounce houseplant (audio)
: a plant grown or kept indoors

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