noun
preserving
noun
1
The process of protecting something from decay or damage, often by canning, salting, or similar methods.
"Preserving vegetables in vinegar is an old way of making them last through winter."
How to Use Preserving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of keeping something from spoiling or decaying.
Common pairings
preserving jar
food preserving
Word Forms
preservings plural
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_____ vegetables in vinegar is an old way of making them last through winter.