Synonyms of greenhouse

greenhouse

noun

ˈgrēn-ˌhau̇s 

as in conservatory

a glass-enclosed building for growing plants

needed to move the plants into the greenhouse before the first frost killed them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conservatory
• nursery
• glasshouse
• hothouse
• hotbed
• cold frame
• botanical garden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of greenhouse

Recent Canadian Wildfire smoke spread across a third of the United States but the bigger impact is that these fires have released roughly three times the amount of carbon dioxide as Canada’s total annual fossil fuel greenhouse emissions. — Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

In-season shopping reduces reliance on energy-intensive greenhouses, long-haul freight and artificial ripening. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

In-season shopping also leans less on energy-intensive greenhouses and artificial ripening, both of which drive up a food’s carbon footprint. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026

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