greenhouse

[ green-hous ]

noun

, plural green·hous·es [green, -hou-ziz].

1. a building, room, or area, usually chiefly of glass, in which the temperature is maintained within a desired range, used for cultivating tender plants or growing plants out of season.

greenhouse

/ ˈɡriːnˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a building with transparent walls and roof, usually of glass, for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions

Word History and Origins

Origin of greenhouse¹

First recorded in 1655–65; green + house

Example Sentences

Capturing methane, a greenhouse gas over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in the short term, is vital for combating climate change.

From Los Angeles Times

This novel method can play a crucial role in tracking greenhouse gas cycles and the effects of climate change and was recently published in the journal APL Photonics.

From Science Daily

Trump may face pressure not to renege on commitments to cut greenhouse gas pollution from other unexpected places.

From Los Angeles Times

They found that the new footpaths encouraged 9% to 27% of the surveyed respondents to walk instead of using motorized transport, which led to a reduction in greenhouse gases and particulate matter.

From BBC

Pakistan is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, although it is only responsible for less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

From BBC

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