Definition of greenhousenext
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 Plants experience a significant change in climate when moved from an indoor location (including a garden center greenhouse) to an outdoor location. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 In Idaho, a startup is using server waste heat to support hydroponic greenhouses for year-round food production. Wangda Zuo, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026 In winter, the arch is covered with plastic to transform into a greenhouse. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026 Butterflies take center stage in one of property’s greenhouses, which is filled with hundreds of live butterflies. Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenhouse
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conservatory
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  • The conservatory, which is a beautiful blend of interior and exterior, can be recognized by its tall white Doric columns.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Other unique features include a one-and-a-half-story glass conservatory and a terrace.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026

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“Greenhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenhouse. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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