Houseplant

Origin

Combination of house + plant.

Alternative forms

• house plant

Full definition of houseplant

Noun

1. A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.Herbert thought that adding some houseplants would brighten up his desk.
2. A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings."I always thought a begonia was a houseplant!" exclaimed Sue, staring at the towering tropical specimen.

Anagrams

• sulphonate