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greenhouse

[green-hous] / ˈgrinˌhaʊs /


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Sprawling across 7,190 square feet, the lavish abode also boasts a saltwater pool, a tennis court, a greenhouse, an antique barn, a treehouse, and other features.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Protecting the Amazon is crucial to combat climate change, since its dense vegetation absorbs the greenhouse gases that cause global warming.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

The bloc wants to reduce emissions of methane because it is a potent greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Mars has long been considered the leading candidate, with proposals ranging from releasing greenhouse gases to warm the planet to using microorganisms that could slowly generate oxygen over many centuries.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

The greenhouse floor was warm from the heat lamps, and we sat and stayed sitting.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

The Park Service gathered seeds from the landscape, grew them in greenhouses and planted them in the preserve in 2020 and 2021 when they were 2 to 3 years old, Polyakov said.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

My late father-in-law loved orchids, and in his decadeslong passion he built and maintained two large greenhouses.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

He said the price of gas, used to heat greenhouses, had increased by about 90%, while the cost of fertiliser, needed to feed crops, had also surged.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2026

In the future, the technology could help ventilate greenhouses or residential buildings without conventional energy sources.

From Science Daily Feb. 27, 2026

Harry, Ron, and Hermione left the castle together, crossed the vegetable patch, and made for the greenhouses, where the magical plants were kept.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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