Meaning of the word preserver in English

What does preserver mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preserver

US /prɪˈzɜːrvər/
UK /prɪˈzɜːvər/

Noun

1.

a person or thing that preserves something

Example:
He was a great preserver of historical documents.
The museum acts as a preserver of ancient artifacts.
2.

a life preserver

Example:
The child wore a bright orange preserver while swimming.
Always have a preserver on board when boating.