greenhouse
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Definition
A building with glass or clear plastic walls and roof used for growing plants that need protection from the weather. It keeps the inside warm and humid.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to physical structures for plants, but also appears in terms like 'greenhouse effect' (environmental science: trapping heat). Common collocations: 'build a greenhouse', 'greenhouse plants', 'greenhouse gases'. Don't confuse the building with the scientific effect.
Example Sentences
Plants stay warm in the greenhouse during winter.
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The tomatoes grow inside the greenhouse.
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We built a small greenhouse in the backyard.
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Did you see how many orchids she’s growing in her greenhouse?
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A sudden storm shattered the glass roof of our greenhouse.
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If you want fresh salad year-round, investing in a greenhouse is a smart idea.
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