conservatory

adjective

1. (rare) pertaining to conservation

2. Having the quality of preserving from loss, decay, or injury.

noun

1. the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts

Definition categories: group, school

2. a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts

Similar word(s): conservatoire

Definition categories: man–made, school, schoolhouse

3. a greenhouse in which plants are arranged in a pleasing manner

Similar word(s): hothouse

Definition categories: man–made, glasshouse, greenhouse