greenhouse

American  

[green-hous] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /

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.

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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

We looked at data from 112 countries, accounting for 99 percent of food-related greenhouse gas emissions globally, and divided each country's population into 10 income groups.

From Science Daily

Not only that, many refrigerants produce highly potent greenhouse gases, which threaten to exacerbate climate change.

From BBC

As the UK continues to heat up - driven by humanity's greenhouse gas emissions - scientists expect the UK to experience more weather extremes.

From BBC

Globally, Canada ranks among the countries with the highest greenhouse gas emissions per capita.

From Barron's

Other external amenities include a greenhouse, beautiful lawns and gardens, an orchard, and a pool and spa, according to a previous listing.

From MarketWatch

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