preserves
nounUK /prɪˈzɜːvz/
US /prɪˈzɝːvz/
Sweet fruit cooked with sugar and kept in a jar.
Grandma spread strawberry preserves on my toast.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Places where wild animals are kept safe and protected.
The forest preserves protect many rare birds.
3. Things kept safe so they are not lost or harmed.
The museum preserves old paintings for everyone to see.
4. Keeps something in good condition over time.
This special box preserves the cookies so they stay fresh.