Meaning of the word reservoirs in English

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

reservoirs

US /ˈrɛz.ər.vwɑrz/
UK /ˈrɛz.ə.vwɑːz/

Plural Noun

1.

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

Example:
The city's water supply comes from several large reservoirs.
During the drought, the reservoirs were at dangerously low levels.
2.

a supply or source of something

Example:
His vast knowledge serves as a reservoir of information for the team.
The human body has natural reservoirs of fat for energy storage.
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