greenhouse

American  

[green-hous] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /

noun

greenhouses plural

1. a building, room, or area, usually chiefly of glass, in which the temperature is maintained within a desired range, used for cultivating tender plants or growing plants out of season.

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greenhouse British  

/ ˈɡriːnˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a building with transparent walls and roof, usually of glass, for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions

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Etymology

Origin of greenhouse

First recorded in 1655–65; green + house

Example Sentences

Even if greenhouse gas emissions are eventually stabilized, sea level rise will not stop anytime soon.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The move would save Americans $2.4 billion in regulations on the greenhouse gases that firms pass on to consumers, the EPA said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The Nebraska suit says Deutsche Boerse in 2022 joined the Net Zero Financial Service Providers Alliance, a coalition of financial institutions committed to achieving global net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"We can see a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions," he adds.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“It certainly can be. Students thrive in different environments. You can’t expect a rose to bloom in the desert. But put the rose in a greenhouse with sunlight and water, it will blossom.”

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

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