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Definition preserve in American English

preserve noun

noun
/prɪˈzɜrv/
1

a place or activity that is considered to belong to a particular person or group

Example

Originally an all-male preserve, the club now has 20 female members.

Example

Sailing is increasingly popular, and no longer the preserve of the rich.

Synonyms and related words
kingdom domain orbit
2

an area where particular animals or plants are kept and protected

Synonyms and related words
captivity game preserve game reserve
3

a sweet food made by boiling fruit and sugar together. A more usual word is jam.

Synonyms and related words
butter caviar jam
Definition preserve in American English