conservatory

CEFRB2

/kənˈsɜː.və.tɹi/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A school for studying music or other arts.

  2. 02

    noun

    A glass room for growing plants.

Examples

  • I've got a diploma from the Paris Conservatory of Music.

  • Mary is preparing for her audition at the conservatory.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Relating to conservation.

  2. That which preserves from injury.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.

More examples

In context

  • a conservatory of life

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From conserve + -atory.