preserve
nounfeminine/kõˈsɛɾvɐ/high
con·ser·va
Definition
Food that has been processed and sealed in an airtight container (such as a tin, jar, or glass) to prevent spoilage.
We stocked up on preserves for the winter.
This recipe calls for preserved tomatoes, not fresh ones.
Common collocations
can of preservestuna preservevegetable preservepreserving industry
Etymology
Do latim 'conserva', feminino do particípio passado de 'conservare' (conservar).