Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

preservatives

  • plural
    of preservative.
    preservative
    noun
    something that preserves or tends to preserve.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

These products may contain ingredients including preservatives, artificial coloring, flavor enhancers, and emulsifiers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

Foods “cross into ultra-processed territory when they contain preservatives, flavorings and other food additives, or substances ... to enhance flavor and increase shelf life.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Antioxidant preservatives instead slow oxidation, a chemical process that can cause foods to brown, develop unpleasant flavors, or become rancid.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026

Rivelino Rodriguez, chef lecturer at The Guernsey Institute, said the project was designed to give parents "inspiration for cheap adaptable meals that taste good without all the additives and preservatives found in ready-made foods".

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

She’d never be able to eat Doritos again, not after what she’d read about preservatives and food dyes when she was pregnant with Peach.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway