Hothouse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈhät-ˌhau̇s/ hot·house

Meaning & Definition of Hothouse

Hothouse (noun)

  1. a greenhouse maintained at a high temperature especially for the culture of tropical plants
  2. hotbed
  3. brothel

Hothouse (adjective)

  1. grown in a hothouse
  2. suggestive of growth and development in a hothouse; also, suggesting a hothouse

Hothouse (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a glass-enclosed building for growing plants

    "grows tomatoes in his hothouse all winter long"

    similar: conservatory, glasshouse (chiefly British), greenhouse
    related: cold frame, hotbed, nursery, botanical garden

  2. a place or environment that favors the development of something

    "an urban enclave of bohemians that acquired a reputation for being a hothouse of creativity"

    similar: breeding ground, hotbed, nest, nidus, nursery, seedbed, seminary
    related: crucible, base, capital, center, core, cynosure, eye, focus, heart, hub, mecca, nucleus, seat, headquarters

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hothouse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hothouse:

Chiefly British: glasshouse
conservatory, greenhouse, breeding ground, hotbed, nest, nidus, nursery, seedbed, seminary

Related Words for Hothouse

cold frame, botanical garden, crucible, base, capital, center, core, cynosure, eye, focus, heart, hub, mecca, nucleus, seat, headquarters

Origin & Etymology of Hothouse

First known use: 1556

Frequently Asked Questions about Hothouse

What does "Hothouse" mean?

"Hothouse" means a greenhouse maintained at a high temperature especially for the culture of tropical plants. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a greenhouse maintained at a high temperature especially for the culture of tropical plants. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hothouse"?

Other words for "Hothouse" include conservatory, glasshouse, greenhouse, breeding ground, hotbed, nest, nidus and nursery. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hothouse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hothouse"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hothouse". Common alternatives include conservatory, glasshouse, greenhouse, breeding ground, hotbed, nest, nidus, nursery, seedbed and seminary.

How do you use "Hothouse" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hothouse" in a sentence: "grows tomatoes in his hothouse all winter long"; "an urban enclave of bohemians that acquired a reputation for being a hothouse of creativity".

Is "Hothouse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hothouse" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hothouse"?

"Hothouse" is pronounced /ˈhät-ˌhau̇s/ and divided into syllables as hot·house.

What is the origin of the word "Hothouse"?

First known use: 1556.

What is another word for "Hothouse" meaning "a glass-enclosed building for growing plants"?

When "Hothouse" (noun) means a glass-enclosed building for growing plants, synonyms include conservatory, glasshouse and greenhouse.