Con‐serv″a‐to‐ry, n. [Cf. F. conservatoire, LL. conservatorium.] 1. That which preserves from injury. “A conservatory of life.” Jer. Taylor.
2. A place for preserving anything from loss, decay, waste, or injury; particulary, a greenhouse for preserving exotic or tender plants.
3. A public place of instruction, designed to preserve and perfect the knowledge of some branch of science or art, esp. music.