greenhouse

Meanings

Noun

• A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.
• The glass of a plane's cockpit.
• A structure that shields the operating table to protect against bacteria.
• A hot state in global climate.

Verb

• To place (plants) in a greenhouse.
• To nurture in order to promote growth.

Related

Similar words

• glasshouse , plant-house

Origin

• From green + house , in reference to the produce grown within.