nounπShareA heated greenhouse."The farmer uses a hothouse to grow tomatoes even in the winter. "agricultureplantenvironmentbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn environment in which growth or development is encouraged naturally or artificially; a hotbed."The debate club at school was a hothouse for future lawyers. "environmentagricultureplantbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bagnio, or bathing house; a brothel."The old port city had a reputation for its hothouses and the illicit activities that occurred within them. "architecturepropertysocietyplacesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heated room for drying greenware."After carefully molding the clay, the potter placed the delicate teacups in the hothouse to dry evenly. "agriculturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hot state in global climate."The scientist warned that unchecked emissions could turn the Earth into a hothouse, with devastating consequences for future generations. "environmentweathergeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a child) To provide with an enriched environment with the aim of stimulating academic development."The parents decided to hothouse their toddler by enrolling him in multiple early learning programs and constantly engaging him with educational toys. "educationfamilymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading