Conservatory

conserve + -atory

Full definition of conservatory

Adjective

1. (rare) pertaining to conservation
2. Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.

Noun

1. (obsolete) That which preserves from injury.A conservatory of life. — Jeremy Taylor.

Noun

1. A greenhouse or hothouse for the display of plants
2. A school of music or drama; a conservatoire

Synonyms

• college of music
• conservatory of music
• musical school
• music conservatory
• music department
• music school
• school of music

• academy of drama
• drama school
• theater school
• theatre school