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

A person or thing that keeps something safe from harm.

"He saw himself as a preserver of tradition."

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something that keeps things safe — including, specifically, a flotation device.

Common pairings

life preserver

Word forms

preservers plural

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for preserver

server observer

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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