1. to keep something from being damaged, lost, or wasted
Usage: third person singular present

1. thick jam made from fruit boiled with sugar
Usage: plural form

Examples

• She conserves water by taking shorter showers.
• The museum conserves ancient artifacts for future generations.
• The new policy conserves energy throughout the building.
• We bought several jars of strawberry conserves at the farmers market.
• The conserves were made with fresh peaches and local honey.
• He spread the cherry conserves on his morning toast.
• The company conserves resources by recycling materials.