greenhouse
|green/house|
/ˈɡriːnˌhaʊs/
plant shelter
Etymology
'greenhouse' originates from the combination of 'green' and 'house', where 'green' refers to the color associated with plants and 'house' refers to a structure or building.
'greenhouse' has been used since the 17th century to describe a building where plants are grown.
Initially, it meant a building for growing plants, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a structure with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, in which plants requiring regulated climatic conditions are grown.
The tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse to protect them from the cold.
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Noun 2
a metaphorical term used to describe the Earth's atmosphere when it traps heat, leading to global warming.
The greenhouse effect is a major contributor to climate change.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35