Definition of conservatorynext
as in greenhouse
a glass-enclosed building for growing plants the college's conservatory is entirely devoted to cultivating and displaying orchids

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Recent Examples of conservatory There is also an 8,000 square-foot conservatory that is made of glass, showcasing rare and tropical plants from around the earth. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 The conservatory opens out to a small woodland — call it Glazer Shire — bisected by a small creek. Mark Lamster architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 The Edison company installed a generator for both buildings, and wires were placed along the lawn under the White House's conservatory. Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Still, the study’s findings challenge the emphasis on early signs of high performance that elite schools, conservatories and youth sport academies often look for when recruiting talent. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservatory
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greenhouse
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  • This means at max, an atmospheric pressure of around 7-12% of Earth's, and no greenhouse warming that would melt ice and create bodies of water.
    Alan Bradley, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Its park amenities include an aquatic play center, greenhouse, pavilion and entertainment stage.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Conservatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatory. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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