Glasshouse
noun
A building made mostly of glass, in which plants that need protection from cold weather are grown.
She grows tropical plants in her glasshouse.
Often appears as...
- large glasshouse
- glasshouse plants
noun
A place where something is produced in large amounts.
The factory was a real glasshouse of innovation.
Often appears as...
- innovation glasshouse
- creative glasshouse
noun
A military prison.
He was sent to the glasshouse for breaking curfew.
Often appears as...
- sent to the glasshouse
- in the glasshouse
Usage tips
Informal
Military
noun
A building made mostly of glass, in which plants that need protection from cold weather are grown.
She grows tropical plants in her glasshouse.
Often appears as...
- large glasshouse
- glasshouse plants
noun
A place where something is produced in large amounts.
The factory was a real glasshouse of innovation.
Often appears as...
- innovation glasshouse
- creative glasshouse
noun
A military prison.
He was sent to the glasshouse for breaking curfew.
Often appears as...
- sent to the glasshouse
- in the glasshouse
Usage tips
Informal
Military
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Protection
Glasshouses protect plants from cold, allowing tropical varieties to grow in cooler climates.
Botanical gardens often feature a glasshouse for exotic species.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility Inside
The transparent walls of glasshouses let visitors observe plants without affecting the climate inside.
Kids pressed their faces against the glasshouse walls to get a closer look at the orchids.
Pro Tip 3/3Controlled Environment
A glasshouse can control temperature, humidity, and other conditions to optimize plant growth.
The glasshouse uses advanced systems to maintain the perfect environment for its plants.
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Protection
Glasshouses protect plants from cold, allowing tropical varieties to grow in cooler climates.
Botanical gardens often feature a glasshouse for exotic species.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility Inside
The transparent walls of glasshouses let visitors observe plants without affecting the climate inside.
Kids pressed their faces against the glasshouse walls to get a closer look at the orchids.
Pro Tip 3/3Controlled Environment
A glasshouse can control temperature, humidity, and other conditions to optimize plant growth.
The glasshouse uses advanced systems to maintain the perfect environment for its plants.
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Protection
Glasshouses protect plants from cold, allowing tropical varieties to grow in cooler climates.
Botanical gardens often feature a glasshouse for exotic species.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility Inside
The transparent walls of glasshouses let visitors observe plants without affecting the climate inside.
Kids pressed their faces against the glasshouse walls to get a closer look at the orchids.
Pro Tip 3/3Controlled Environment
A glasshouse can control temperature, humidity, and other conditions to optimize plant growth.
The glasshouse uses advanced systems to maintain the perfect environment for its plants.
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