greenhouses

plural of greenhouse
as in conservatories
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 greenhouses Corporate and home licensed growers may grow in greenhouses, but Preston is hoping regulators would expand that to include outdoor growing at home. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 In its 210 acres of glass hydroponic greenhouses, Dava produces 135 tons per day of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, and herbs. Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026 Those include the use of insect-proof greenhouses and experimenting with new grape varieties, along with the creation of an R&D center to explore further solutions. Jenni Reid, CNBC, 15 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 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 Tasks include trailblazing and uprooting invasive weeds at the adjacent Richardson Grove State Park; river beach cleanups; painting barns, auditoriums, cabins and kitchen walls; building benches and greenhouses; and planting fruit trees. Savita Patel, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenhouses
conservatories
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  • The Badajoz court found that the position awarded to Sánchez, overseeing the province’s music conservatories, was created without any genuine administrative need and responded instead to ‌his personal interests.
    Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
  • Thanks to this mild microclimate, Lake Garda became the most northerly place in Europe to commercially produce lemons in the 18th century, with conservatories still in use on the western shore in towns like Limone sul Garda.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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“Greenhouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenhouses. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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