hothouse
2 synonyms for hothouse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A heated greenhouse used for growing plants that need warmth.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
conservatory
indoor garden
How to use hothouse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hothouse environment
hothouse flower
hothouse a child
Etymology
From Middle English hothous, simply hot + house.
Full origin of hothouse →Frequently asked questions
What does “hothouse” mean?
The word “hothouse” means a heated greenhouse used for growing plants that need warmth. In plain terms, literally a heated greenhouse; figuratively, any place — good or bad — where things (talent, tension) grow fast.
How do you use “hothouse” in a sentence?
Here is “hothouse” used in a sentence: “The orchids were kept in a hothouse all winter.”
What part of speech is “hothouse”?
Depending on how it is used, “hothouse” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “hothouse” come from?
The word “hothouse” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hothous, simply hot + house.
How many meanings does “hothouse” have?
“Hothouse” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heated greenhouse used for growing plants that need warmth.
