orangery

noun

or·​ange·​ry ˈär-inj-rē How to pronounce orangery (audio)
ˈär(-ə)nj-,
ˈȯr-inj-,
ˈȯr(-ə)nj-
variants or less commonly orangerie
plural orangeries
: a protected place and especially a greenhouse for growing oranges in cool climates

Examples of orangery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And finally, the majestic grounds include orchards, woodlands, a tennis court, an orangery, a caretaker’s house, and parking for more than 30 vehicles. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 July 2024 Additionally, there are three more structures used as an orangery, greenhouse, garage or technical rooms. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024 Back at The Ranch, lunch was served in a communal setting in the stunning dining room, formerly an orangery. Grace White, Essence, 24 June 2024 Commanding terra-cotta Tritons, which once adorned a 19th-century Viennese bank, now guard the orangery. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for orangery 

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Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orangery was in 1660

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“Orangery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orangery. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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