Preserves Moderate

Origin: Latin prefix pre-

Preserves has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

"We added homemade preserves to our oatmeal for a sweet breakfast treat."

conserve preserve conserves preserves

plural of preserve

"She packed jars of peaches and strawberries into her pantry to keep them fresh for winter."

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of preserve

"She adds extra lemon juice to her jam recipe because it helps preserves stay fresh longer in the summer heat."