conservatory
noun
a school giving instruction in one or more of the fine or dramatic arts; specifically, a school of music.
conservatories
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pluralof conservatory.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Corpse flowers are showstoppers in the staid world of conservatories and botanic gardens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Their webs are a tangle of threads suspended above the ground and they like to hang out in kitchens and conservatories.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
It is therefore particularly suitable for building balconies, conservatories, stairs or piers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2023
During World War II, many plant conservatories in the U.K. became targets for bombings and were torn down or had their natural resources, including gas, diverted to war efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
Block, who befriended Maria, owned superb conservatories and gardens.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
