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Meaning of preserves
The primary meaning of the word "preserves" refers to food that has been prepared and stored for later use, often by canning, bottling, or other methods of preservation.
Etymology of preserves
The word "preserves" comes from the Old French word "preserver", which means "to keep or save", and is derived from the Latin word "preservare", which means "to keep or save".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to food that has been prepared and stored for later use.
Synonyms
conserves
jams
jellies
marmalades
pickles
relishes
chutneys
sauces
spreads
condiments
delicacies
delicatessens
sweets
treats
confections
sweets
canned goods
bottled goods
stored foods
saved foods
protected foods
shielded foods
guarded foods
maintained foods
kept foods
conserved foods
reserved foods
stockpiled foods
hoarded foods
stashed foods
hidden foods
sequestered foods
set aside foods
Definitions
- Food that has been prepared and stored for later use, often by canning, bottling, or other methods of preservation.
- * A sweet food made from fruit, often with sugar, that is cooked and stored for later use.
- * A place where animals or plants are protected and maintained, often for conservation purposes.
Usage Examples
- The farmer made preserves from the fresh fruit to enjoy during the winter months.
- * The national park is a nature preserve where wildlife can thrive without human disturbance.
- * The museum has a collection of ancient artifacts that have been preserved for historical significance.
Antonyms
wastes
excesses
surpluses
leftovers
discards
rejects
disposals
throwaways
abandonments
relinquishments
surrenders
yields
losses
forfeits
sacrifices
abandonings
desertions
relinquishings