Meaning of the word reservoir in English

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

reservoir

US /ˈrez.ɚ.vwɑːr/

UK /ˈrez.ə.vwɑːr/

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

Example:

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The city's water supply comes from a large reservoir.

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They built a new dam to create a bigger reservoir.

Synonym:

basin cistern tank dam lake

a supply or source of something

Example:

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He has a vast reservoir of knowledge about ancient history.

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The human body is a reservoir of energy.

Synonym:

store supply stock reserve pool