preserving
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: preservings
Meaning · English
preservation
Noun
Examples
Some preservings of foods, indeed, can scarcely be done to advantage except on a large scale.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “preserving” mean?
preservation
Is “preserving” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.