reservoir
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British pronunciation
/ˈrɛzəvwɔː/

Definition & Meaning of "reservoir"

Reservoir
01

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

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The city 's reservoir, nestled in the hills, stores water from nearby rivers and supplies it to thousands of homes.
Engineers constructed a massive reservoir by damming the river, creating a reliable water source for the region.
02

a large body of water created behind a dam, typically constructed to store freshwater, often referred to as a reservoir

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The town relies on the reservoir for its drinking water supply during the dry season.
The engineers designed the dam to create a massive reservoir, ensuring a steady water source for irrigation.
03

a large container or storage tank used for collecting and holding water or other fluids

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The municipality constructed a reservoir to store water for the city's growing population.
The reservoir's capacity allowed it to hold millions of gallons of water for use during dry seasons.
04

a large or extra supply of something

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