noun that which preserves from injury.
2. conservatory ·adj having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.
3. conservatory ·noun a public place of instruction, designed to preserve and perfect the knowledge of some branch of science or art, ·esp. music.
4. conservatory ·noun a place for preserving anything from loss, decay, waste, or injury; particulary, a greenhouse for preserving exotic or tender plants.