greenhouse

noun
UK: /ˈɡriːn.haʊs/
US: /ˈɡriːn.haʊs/

  1. A building made of glass or plastic where plants are grown.

    1. The greenhouse is full of tomatoes.
    2. We grow many exotic plants in our greenhouse, even through the winter months.

Synonyms

glasshouse conservatory
greenhouse adjective

  1. Relating to or causing the greenhouse effect.

    1. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.
    2. The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is vital for combating climate change.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "greenhouse" is /ˈɡriːn.haʊs/ in British English and /ˈɡriːn.haʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "greenhouse": glasshouse, conservatory.

Example usage of "greenhouse": "The greenhouse is full of tomatoes.". More examples on the page.