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Definitions from WordNet

Noun greenhouse has 1 sense
  1. greenhouse, nursery, glasshouse - a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions
    --1 is a kind of building, edifice
    --1 has particulars: conservatory, hothouse, indoor garden

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Greenhouses

Description

A greenhouse is a structure specifically designed to cultivate and nurture plants by providing a controlled environment. It is typically made of glass or plastic panels that allow sunlight to enter and trap heat, creating a warm and protected atmosphere for plant growth. Greenhouses are commonly used by gardeners, farmers, and researchers to extend the growing season, protect plants from harsh weather conditions, and optimize growing conditions for a wide range of crops.

Sample Sentences

As a noun:

  1. I visited a local greenhouse to get some fresh and organic herbs for my cooking.
  2. The greenhouse cultivates exotic flowers that are not native to this region.
  3. She spends most of her leisure time tending to the plants in her greenhouse.

As a verb:

  1. He plans to greenhouse his tomato seedlings to promote faster growth.
  2. They greenhouse roses for export by carefully controlling humidity and temperature.
  3. The company decided to greenhouse a new variety of tomatoes for commercial production.

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