houseplant

noun

house·​plant ˈhau̇s-ˌplant How to pronounce houseplant (audio)
: a plant grown or kept indoors

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These leafy houseplants are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 There was a wall of books and happy houseplants in pots on every windowsill and in every corner. — Carla Lalli, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Stivale agrees, noting that playing with scale through things like oversized artwork, eye-catching area rugs, and an assortment of houseplants can also be transformative. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 Do not use standard potting mixes for houseplants because won’t provide the right level of water retention and drainage needed for a Venus flytrap to flourish. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for houseplant

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First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of houseplant was in 1824

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“Houseplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/houseplant. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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houseplant

noun
house·​plant ˈhau̇-ˌsplant How to pronounce houseplant (audio)
: a plant grown or kept indoors

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