B1nounnatureenvironment
US/ˈɡriːn.haʊs/
UK/ˈɡriːn.haʊs/
a building made mostly of glass where plants are grown in a warm, protected place
In context
We grow tomatoes in a small greenhouse at the back of the garden.
The greenhouse stays warm even on cold winter nights.
Farmers use a greenhouse to protect young plants from frost.
Words that go with greenhouse
noun + noun
- greenhouse gasCarbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.
- greenhouse effectThe greenhouse effect keeps the planet warm.
- greenhouse emissionsThe country wants to cut greenhouse emissions.
verb + noun
- build a greenhouseHe built a greenhouse from old windows.
verb + preposition
- grow in a greenhousePeppers grow well in a greenhouse.
adjective + noun
- heated greenhouseA heated greenhouse lets us grow flowers all winter.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I like to sit in the greenhouse and read.Correct: I like to sit in the conservatory and read.