conservatory (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/

Definition

A room or building with a glass roof and walls, attached to a house, used for growing plants or as a sunroom.

Examples

• She spent her mornings reading in the sunlit conservatory.

• The old house had a beautiful, sprawling conservatory filled with orchids.

• We decided to add a conservatory to our home to enjoy the garden views year-round.

Synonyms of conservatory

Words with a similar meaning to conservatory:

• sunroom
• greenhouse
• orangery

Antonyms of conservatory

Words with the opposite meaning to conservatory:

• basement
• cellar

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