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conservatory

[kuhn-sur-vuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / kənˈsɜr vəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
NOUN
greenhouse
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Keep them ventilated during the day and, where possible, close internal doors between the conservatory and the rest of the house.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Be sure to stay hydrated, cool and patient, as it’s humid inside the conservatory and lines can be long.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Seth Rogen, in the finest performance he’s ever given, plays Joe, who is introduced vacantly presiding over a music lesson at a mediocre conservatory.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

“A soaring two-story glass conservatory, expansive living and dining rooms, and an open-concept kitchen with sliding glass doors invite seamless indoor-outdoor living while overlooking the skyline,” the description went on.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

In fact, the room looked like a cross between a magical antique shop and a conservatory.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

Corpse flowers are showstoppers in the staid world of conservatories and botanic gardens.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

These groups included school and college students, youth athletes, young chess players, and musicians training at conservatories.

From Science Daily Dec. 21, 2025

Similarly, don't leave animals shut inside conservatories, sheds or greenhouses.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2025

During World War II, many plant conservatories in the U.K. became targets for bombings and were torn down or had their natural resources, including gas, diverted to war efforts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2023

Block, who befriended Maria, owned superb conservatories and gardens.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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