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Definition of houseplant

houseplant

/ˈhaʊsˌplænt/
house · plant
Plural:houseplants
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• noun

1

An ornamental plant, often of tropical or subtropical origin, that is cultivated and grown indoors in a pot or container inside a home or office.

Example

"She placed a leafy green houseplant on the sunny windowsill to brighten up the living room."

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• Nearby Words

houseowner
housepainter
houseparent
houseplant
housesit
housesitter
housetop

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Houseplant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/houseplant
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