reservoir

noun
UK: /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
US: /ˈrezərvwɑːr/

  1. A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

    1. The town's reservoir is almost empty this summer.
    2. The new reservoir will ensure a reliable water supply for the growing city and support local agriculture.

  2. A place where something is stored in large quantities.

    1. He is a reservoir of knowledge about ancient history.
    2. The library serves as a vast reservoir of information, accessible to students and researchers alike.

  3. An enlarged part of a duct or tube; a structure where fluids are collected and stored.

    1. The artificial heart uses a reservoir to hold blood.
    2. The car's brake fluid reservoir needs to be checked regularly to ensure proper brake function and safety.

Synonyms

lake basin pool tank store supply accumulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reservoir" in English means: A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply., A place where something is stored in large quantities., An enlarged part of a duct or tube; a structure where fluids are collected and stored..

The phonetic transcription of "reservoir" is /ˈrezəvwɑːr/ in British English and /ˈrezərvwɑːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reservoir": lake, basin, pool, tank, store, supply, accumulation, source.

Example usage of "reservoir": "The town's reservoir is almost empty this summer.". More examples on the page.