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Meaning of greenhouse

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

greenhouse

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.

  2. The glass of a plane's cockpit.

  3. A structure that shields the operating table to protect against bacteria.

  4. A hot state in global climate.

    Synonyms:hothouse
    Antonyms:icehouse

verb

Definitions

  1. To place (plants) in a greenhouse.

  2. To nurture in order to promote growth.