Definition of conservatorynext
as in greenhouse
a glass-enclosed building for growing plants the college's conservatory is entirely devoted to cultivating and displaying orchids

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Recent Examples of conservatory The original geodesic-domed conservatory, which dates to 1979, is still popular (especially on chilly winter days), but the garden has also upped its outdoor game with a half-acre water garden, hillside waterfall, the Founders Garden, and Hiller Family Rain Garden. Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026 The structure of the conservatory feels disguised. Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 But for the better part of the following decade, Crockett served as a movement instructor on the faculty of schools like her alma mater and conservatories like the Maggie Flanigan Studio. Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026 When Tillich joined the conservatory, his mission was to make music more accessible for Milwaukeeans, regardless of their background. Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservatory
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greenhouse
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  • Cover with a plastic bag to create a greenhouse atmosphere.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The ride then opens to a living greenhouse, where workers tend to a wide variety of living plants.
    Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026

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“Conservatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatory. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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