Definitions

1. noun

a building made of glass, often with a transparent roof, for growing plants, especially in a warm or tropical climate

“The gardeners carefully tended to the exotic plants in the glasshouse.”

2. noun

a room or area in a building filled with glass or glass-like materials, often for decorative purposes

“The designer used the glasshouse to create a stunning display of modern art.”

3. verb

to expose someone or something to the outside environment, often for a specific purpose

“The researchers glasshoused the bacteria in the controlled environment.”