houseplant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.
  2. A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaʊsˌplænt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-houseplant.wav

Word forms

houseplant houseplants house plant

Etymology

From house + plant.

Related words

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