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
Growing plants need this mini greenhouse to keep them protected from pests and the harsh sun.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
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.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
With up to 20 feet of space, this sunroom is big enough to serve as a greenhouse, gym, dining room, or simply a cozy escape.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
When the power goes out and air conditioning stops, a house starts to function like a greenhouse.
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Zoltan Nagy,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
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
With up to 20 feet of space, this sunroom is big enough to serve as a greenhouse, gym, dining room, or simply a cozy escape.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
When the power goes out and air conditioning stops, a house starts to function like a greenhouse.
—
Zoltan Nagy,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for greenhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenhouse
conservatory
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Lovingly dubbed Scarlet, the conservatory's specimen only blooms once every three to five years, and for just two days.
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Joe, an associate professor at a so-so music conservatory, schleps up the city’s hills on a foldable bike while Angela stylishly picks flowers and food from the market.
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“Greenhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenhouse. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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