greenhouse
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A glass or plastic building used to grow plants in a controlled, warm environment.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He grows tomatoes year round in a small _____ behind the house."
Answer: greenhouse
In your own words, what does "greenhouse" mean?
A glass or plastic building used to grow plants in a controlled, warm environment.
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