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hothouse

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Noun — A heated greenhouse used for growing plants that need warmth.

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conservatory indoor garden

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Etymology

From Middle English hothous, simply hot + house.

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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.

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