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greenhouse

UK
/ˈɡriːnhaʊs/
US
/ˈɡrinˌhaʊs/

Translations

greenhousenoun
greenhouses
pl
UK
/ˈɡriːnhaʊs/
US
/ˈɡrinˌhaʊs/
The greenhouse was filled with a variety of exotic plants and flowers.
La serre était remplie d'une grande variété de plantes et de fleurs exotiques.
Additional translations
vivierAu sens figuré, pour un lieu ou un milieu propice au développement.
Synonyms
hothouse
plant house
nursery
glasshouse
greenhouseadjective
more greenhouse
Comp.
most greenhouse
Super.
UK
/ˈɡriːnhaʊs/
US
/ˈɡrinˌhaʊs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "greenhouse gases").
à effet de serreEmploi usuel en composition, notamment dans « greenhouse gas » et « greenhouse effect ».
Greenhouse gases contribute significantly to climate change.
Les gaz à effet de serre contribuent fortement au changement climatique.
Synonyms
climate-warming
greenhouse-effect-related
heat-retaining
hothouse
glasshouse
heat-trapping
warming

Definitions

greenhousenoun
A building, typically made of glass or transparent material, used for growing plants in controlled conditions.
The greenhouse was filled with a variety of exotic plants and flowers.
A place or environment that encourages the growth or development of something, often used metaphorically.
The university served as a greenhouse for innovative ideas and research.
greenhouseadjective
Relating to or associated with a greenhouse, especially in reference to heat retention and environmental impact.
Greenhouse gases contribute significantly to climate change.
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