Glasshouse
(noun)
- A building made entirely or partly of glass, used for growing and displaying plants and flowers.
- A building in which glass is manufactured or repaired.
Origin:
The term 'glasshouse' is derived from the middle english 'glās-hūs' which literally means 'house of glass'. it has been in use since the 16th century.
Examples:
- The glasshouse was filled with exotic plants from all over the world.
- The horticulturist carefully tended to the plants in the glasshouse, making sure they received the right amount of light and water.
- In the glasshouse, the temperature and humidity are carefully controlled to create the ideal growing conditions for the plants.
- The glasshouse industry provides employment for many people, who work as glassmakers, glaziers, and horticulturists.
- The workers in the glasshouse carefully melted and shaped the glass to produce high-quality windows and mirrors.