glasshouses

Definition of glasshousesnext
plural of glasshouse, chiefly British
as in greenhouses
a glass-enclosed building for growing plants a glasshouse for growing tropical plants

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Recent Examples of glasshouses Framed in iron, this glass structure is said to be one of the world’s most elegant glasshouses. Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Start at the outdoor garden to snap photos in front of bright yellow and orange mums, ornamental green cabbages, and a towering pumpkin tree, then go inside to see the historic glasshouses. Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
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greenhouses
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  • Calling it Riverbank, the couple lived on a lavish estate with farms, exotic animals, concrete sculptures, greenhouses, a Dutch windmill, a Japanese garden, science laboratories and more, according to the Preservation Partners.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to see more outdoor oases available now at Amazon, including gazebos and greenhouses.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Glasshouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glasshouses. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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