as in greenhouse
a glass-enclosed building for growing plants the college's conservatory is entirely devoted to cultivating and displaying orchids

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Recent Examples of conservatory Says Marion Weiss, a principal at Weiss/Manfredi, this new structure completes the string of conservatories across the site’s Crystalline Ridge. airmail.news, 16 Nov. 2024 Top picks in the Carolinas: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (Belmont, NC): This indoor conservatory is a haven for plant lovers seeking a peaceful retreat. Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025 In 1996, the International Art Center Atheneum turned the building into a conservatory called the Odeon Atheneum, which became the site of the International Grand Prix de Maria Callas competition. Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024 The conservatory will serve 25 students for its 2025 summer camp and is currently working with 23 students in the after-school program. Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conservatory 

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“Conservatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservatory. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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