kənˈsɚvəˌtori 
British kənˈsəːvətri
plural conservatories
1
US
: a school in which students are taught music, theater, or dance
a theater conservatory
the Peabody Conservatory of Music
2
: a room or building with glass walls and a glass roof that is used for growing plants
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“Conservatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/conservatory. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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