houseplant

noun

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

Examples of houseplant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Remember, the soil around houseplants can dry out quickly in winter due to indoor heating and low relative humidity. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024 They were born and raised in the American South, and currently live in Brooklyn with their spouse, three cats, and too many houseplants to count. Monroe Hammond, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Since its inception, Rooted in Montana has expanded to offer houseplants, event florals and custom wedding designs. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Decorate your office with a few houseplants or some artwork depicting nature scenes. Peter Stewart, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for houseplant 

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Word History

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 4 Nov. 2024.

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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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