Word Games Pro Dictionary
preserve
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- RESERV
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
noun
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
noun
a reservation where animals are protected
noun
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
“medicine is no longer a male preserve”
verb
prevent (food) from rotting
“preserved meats”
verb
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
“She saved the old family photographs in a drawer”
verb
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
“We preserve these archeological findings”
verb
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
“preserve the peace in the family”
verb
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing
“preserve the forest and the lakes”
verb
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
“May God keep you”
In context
Example Sentences
medicine is no longer a male preserve
preserved meats
keep potatoes fresh
She saved the old family photographs in a drawer
We preserve these archeological findings
The old lady could not keep up the building
children must be taught to conserve our national heritage
The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts
preserve the peace in the family
continue the family tradition
Carry on the old traditions
preserve the forest and the lakes
May God keep you
Similar words