glasshouses

noun

plural of glasshouse, chiefly British
as in greenhouses
a glass-enclosed building for growing plants a glasshouse for growing tropical plants

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Recent Examples of glasshouses Framed in iron, this glass structure is said to be one of the world’s most elegant glasshouses. — Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Start at the outdoor garden to snap photos in front of bright yellow and orange mums, ornamental green cabbages, and a towering pumpkin tree, then go inside to see the historic glasshouses. — Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
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greenhouses
Noun
  • The ranch property features animals, greenhouses, gardens, and an eight-bedroom home for children who have faced challenges early in life.
    — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Ensure your spot is at least 25 to 30 feet away from structures such as homes, sheds, greenhouses, and patios, as this tree grows quite large, reaching 30 to 40 feet tall and wide.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
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