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a heated building, typically made of glass, for growing plants out of season or in a climate-controlled environment
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The research team conducted experiments in a controlled hothouse environment.
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We visited a hothouse full of exotic plants and flowers.
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I can't stand working in that hothouse of an office, it's so stressful.
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The competitive industry can feel like a hothouse, with everyone vying for the top spot.