greenhouse

[green-hous]

noun

plural

greenhouses 

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.

greenhouse

/ ˈɡriːnˌhaʊs /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of greenhouse¹

First recorded in 1655–65; green + house

Example Sentences

The nation’s top environmental agency has spent the last several months loosening regulations that govern air and water quality, electric vehicle initiatives, pollution monitoring and greenhouse gas reporting, among other changes.

From Los Angeles Times

Glaciers are rapidly shrinking around the world, from the Himalayas to the Andes, as temperatures are pushed higher by the use of fossil fuels and rising greenhouse gas levels.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside, a 2,700-square-foot greenhouse is home to over 1,000 butterflies, perfect for wandering on a rainy afternoon—or really any afternoon.

From Salon

Nationally, peat soils account for 3% of our greenhouse gas emissions.

From BBC

In February, he began working as a contracted security guard for Glass House Farms at its cannabis greenhouses in Camarillo.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arboretum 
• conservatory 
• nursery