noun
preserver
pruh-ZV
Preserver (noun) means a person or thing that keeps something safe from harm. Example: “He saw himself as a preserver of tradition.”
noun
1
A person or thing that keeps something safe from harm.
"He saw himself as a preserver of tradition."
2
A device worn to keep a person afloat in water; a life preserver.
"Every passenger was handed a life preserver before boarding the ferry."
How to use preserver
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone or something that keeps things safe — including, specifically, a flotation device.
Common pairings
life preserver
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Word forms
- Plural
- preservers
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What does “preserver” mean?
The word “preserver” means a person or thing that keeps something safe from harm. In plain terms, someone or something that keeps things safe — including, specifically, a flotation device.
How do you pronounce “preserver”?
“Preserver” is pronounced pruh-ZV (/pɹəˈzɝvɝ/ in IPA).
How do you use “preserver” in a sentence?
Here is “preserver” used in a sentence: “He saw himself as a preserver of tradition.”
What part of speech is “preserver”?
“Preserver” is a noun.
How many meanings does “preserver” have?
“Preserver” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or thing that keeps something safe from harm.
