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houseplant

American

[hous-plant, -plahnt] / ˈhaʊsˌplænt, -ˌplɑnt /

noun

an ornamental plant that is grown indoors or adapts well to indoor culture.

Etymology

Origin of houseplant

First recorded in 1870–75; house + plant

Example Sentences

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She started propagating succulent and houseplant cuttings, potting them in vessels she got from neighbors on a Buy Nothing group.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

A woman left bed-bound and unable to leave the house because of long Covid has rediscovered her passion for life by setting up a houseplant business.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2024

A roll of toilet paper, a houseplant, or a kosher dill spear will do.

From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2023

With roughly 3,500 species — and probably 100,000 hybrids — bromeliads offer a staggering number of choices if you’re looking for a houseplant.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

You never stayed long enough to get a pet or a houseplant or hang any paintings.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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