Definition of glasshousenext
chiefly British
as in greenhouse
a glass-enclosed building for growing plants a glasshouse for growing tropical plants

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Recent Examples of glasshouse Inside that wide-open kitchen wall, Skydream's first trailer build is set to include a spacious floor plan with a front bedroom just inside the wraparound glasshouse and a rather spacious, open rear living room with wraparound sofa that converts into a second bed. — New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026 New rides are Candy Adventure, which combines funhouse, glasshouse and interactive elements, along with KMG X-Drive and Crazy Dance. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026 Framed in iron, this glass structure is said to be one of the world’s most elegant glasshouses. — Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Start at the outdoor garden to snap photos in front of bright yellow and orange mums, ornamental green cabbages, and a towering pumpkin tree, then go inside to see the historic glasshouses. — Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glasshouse
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greenhouse
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  • In the Garden Wing, there’s an open-air greenhouse called The Orchid—an ode to Singapore’s national flower that’s worth a visit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Now, three years later, the internet creator, who goes by Brandon the Plant Guy, sells up to 5,000 plants a week, works out of a 3,000-square-foot greenhouse in Sylmar and has a staff of 13.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Glasshouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glasshouse. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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