preserved
/prɪˈzɜrvd/
adjective
- Kept in good condition; protected from decay or damage.
- She keeps her wedding dress preserved in a special box.
- The old building is remarkably well preserved for its age.
- The preserved fossils gave scientists clues about ancient life.
- Describing food that has been treated to last a long time without spoiling.
- We ate preserved fish on our camping trip.
- The pantry is full of preserved fruits and vegetables.
- Preserved lemons are a common ingredient in Moroccan cooking.