houseplant

noun

house·​plant ˈhau̇s-ˌplant How to pronounce houseplant (audio)
: a plant grown or kept indoors

Examples of houseplant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Food scraps or crumbs in kitchen or dining areas, dirty drains, garbage disposals, houseplants and even spilled pet food can attract fruit flies, according to Orkin. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 May 2024 Sunday Graye’s Greenhouse opened its doors in 1945 and grows houseplants, vegetables and perennials, and hosts weddings, photography sessions, seasonal events, artist markets and workshops. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 15 Apr. 2024 The houseplants in the room were belching water vapor into the air. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2024 Limit decorative accents to a few impactful pieces, such as an oversized mirror, a sculptural houseplant, or a piece of abstract artwork. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for houseplant 

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Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of houseplant was in 1824

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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

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houseplant

noun
house·​plant ˈhau̇-ˌsplant How to pronounce houseplant (audio)
: a plant grown or kept indoors

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