preserves (Noun) — Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar.
preserves (Noun) — A domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone. ex. "medicine is no longer a male preserve"
preserves (Noun) — A reservation where animals are protected.
preserves (Verb) — Keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last. ex. "preserve the peace in the family"
preserves (Verb) — Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction. ex. "We preserve these archeological findings"
preserves (Verb) — To keep up and reserve for personal or special use. ex. "She preserved the old family photographs in a drawer"
preserves (Verb) — Prevent (food) from rotting. ex. "preserved meats"
preserves (Verb) — Maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger. ex. "May God preserve you"
preserves (Verb) — Keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing. ex. "preserve the forest and the lakes"