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preserves

Preserves (noun) means Fruit cooked and sealed with sugar so it keeps for a long time. Example: “She lined the pantry shelf with jars of homemade preserves.”

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Fruit cooked and sealed with sugar so it keeps for a long time.
"She lined the pantry shelf with jars of homemade preserves."

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In plain EnglishFruit preparations like jam, made to last a long time.

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What does “preserves” mean?

The word “preserves” means fruit cooked and sealed with sugar so it keeps for a long time. In plain terms, fruit preparations like jam, made to last a long time.

How do you use “preserves” in a sentence?

Here is “preserves” used in a sentence: “She lined the pantry shelf with jars of homemade preserves.”

What part of speech is “preserves”?

“Preserves” is a noun.

Is “preserves” a common word?

“Preserves” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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