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greenhouse

Pronunciation: [ˈɡriːnhaʊs]

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Learn how to use greenhouse in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “gardening”

(noun) a building made of glass or clear plastic where plants are grown. It helps to keep the plants warm and safe from bad weather, like rain or cold. Think of it as a cozy home for plants.

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The gardener grew beautiful flowers in the greenhouse all year round.

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Without a greenhouse, the plants cannot survive the winter months.

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What kinds of plants can you grow in a greenhouse?

Context: “environment”

(noun) a term used to describe the effect of gases trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming planet. This is called the 'greenhouse effect', and it happens when the Earth's surface gets heat from the sun but doesn’t let it go back into space easily.

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Scientists study the greenhouse effect to understand climate change.

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Ignoring the greenhouse effect can make the planet very unhealthy.

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How does the greenhouse effect influence our climate?

How to pronounce greenhouse

Pronunciation: [ˈɡriːnhaʊs]

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