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 All of the tropical-fusion dishes at Las Ventanas feature regional ingredients, with most of the herbs, vegetables, and fruit from the resort’s 4,000-square-foot greenhouse. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Among the grounds, there’s also a carriage house, a greenhouse, and a professional-grade croquet lawn. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 Someone for whom getting to the greenhouse isn't easy, like older farmers, people with limited mobility, and agricultural students without access to physical labs all stand to benefit. Omar Kardoudi june 01, New Atlas, 1 June 2026 Process heat can support district heating, greenhouses, swimming pools, or industrial applications. Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenhouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenhouse
conservatory
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  • On Saturday, the zoo and conservatory were evacuated due to a bomb threat that turned out to be a false alarm.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 8 June 2026
  • The second portrait was taken in the conservatory of Gatcombe Park, the home of Peter Phillips' mother Princess Anne — who hosted the couple's reception.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

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“Greenhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenhouse. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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