orangery

/ɒrˈændʒəri/

Definitions

1. noun

a building or room with a glass roof, designed for growing citrus fruits or other plants, especially in a warm climate

“The estate had an impressive orangery with a variety of exotic plants.”

2. noun

a former name for a conservatory, especially one used for growing oranges

“In the 18th century, the house had a large orangery where the family grew their own citrus fruits.”

3. noun

a type of greenhouse, typically with a glass roof and walls

“The botanical garden had several orangeries where they displayed their rare plant species.”

Synonyms

  • conservatory
  • greenhouse

Antonyms

  • coldhouse