Meaning of the word glasshouse in English
What does glasshouse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
glasshouse
US /ˈɡlæs.haʊs/
UK /ˈɡlɑːs.haʊs/
Noun
1.
a building made largely of glass, used for growing plants; a greenhouse
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The gardener spent hours tending to the orchids in the glasshouse.
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Many exotic plants thrive in the warm, humid environment of a glasshouse.
2.
a prison, especially a military one (informal, British)
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He ended up in the glasshouse after going AWOL.
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Life in the glasshouse was tough for the new recruits.