conservatory
noun
- room having glass roof and walls, typically attached to a house
- educational institution specialized in the study, training and research of music
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜː.və.tɹi/ / /kənˈsɝ.vəˌt(ɔ.)ɹi/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English conserve English -ate English -ory English -atory English conservatory From conserve + -atory.
- Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.
- Relating to conservation.
noun
Etymology: Anglicized form of French conservatoire; ultimately equivalent to Etymology 1
- A large greenhouse or hothouse for the display of plants
- A glass-walled and -roofed room in a house
- A music school or a drama school