houseplant

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Examples

“Herbert thought that adding some houseplants would brighten up his desk.”

“"I always thought a begonia was a houseplant!" exclaimed Sue, staring at the towering tropical specimen.”

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