conservation
noun
con·ser·va·tion
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən 
1
: a careful preservation and protection of something
especially
: planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect
water conservation
wildlife conservation
2
: the preservation of a physical quantity during transformations or reactions
Examples of conservation in a Sentence
They are trying to raise money for conservation.
the conservation of the environment
She specializes in the conservation of furniture.
the conservation of religious shrines
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Amy Dickham, a professor of wildlife conservation at the University of Oxford, questioned the need to focus on Timmy when many other marine animals suffer similar fates or injuries caused by human activity.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The hotel’s announcement said additional upgrades tied to energy efficiency, water conservation and responsible sourcing are planned as part of the broader renovation project.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Wyland has painted over 100 similar murals known as Whaling Walls around the world as part his mission for the conservation of ocean life.
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Luckily, there are ways to follow water conservation guidelines while also helping your garden and lawn thrive and look their best.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The hotel’s announcement said additional upgrades tied to energy efficiency, water conservation and responsible sourcing are planned as part of the broader renovation project.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Wyland has painted over 100 similar murals known as Whaling Walls around the world as part his mission for the conservation of ocean life.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Luckily, there are ways to follow water conservation guidelines while also helping your garden and lawn thrive and look their best.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for conservation
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“Conservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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conservation
noun
con·ser·va·tion
ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən
: a careful preservation and protection of something
especially
: planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, pollution, destruction, or neglect
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