noun

conservatory

conservatory, sunroom, music academy

We have breakfast in the conservatory.

We have breakfast in the conservatory.

She studies violin at the conservatory.

She studies violin at the conservatory.

((a/the)) conservatory a glass room attached to a house We have breakfast in the conservatory.

Synonyms: greenhouse, sunroom; music school, academy

From Latin 'conservare' (to preserve), as it was originally a place for preserving plants.

Imagine 'conserving' (preserving) delicate plants in a glass room, or conserving musical talent in a special school.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.