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Definition of greenhouse

greenhouse

/ˈɡriːn.haʊs/
green · house
Plural:greenhouses
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greenhouse Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A building with glass or transparent plastic walls and a roof, designed to trap heat and used for the cultivation and protection of tender or out-of-season plants.

Example

"The botanical garden maintains a large greenhouse so visitors can admire tropical orchids even during the freezing winter months."

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• Nearby Words

greenbul
greenfinch
greengage
greenhouse
greenlet
greenling
greensboro

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1660s from the word 'green' (denoting living plants) and 'house', originally describing a structure used to protect tender plants during the winter.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greenhouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greenhouse
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