Reservoir Definition

rĕzər-vwär, -vwôr, -vôr
reservoirs
noun
reservoirs
A place where anything is collected and stored, generally in large quantity; esp., a natural or artificial lake or pond in which water is collected and stored for use.
Webster's New World
A receptacle or part (in an apparatus) for holding a fluid, as oil or ink.
Webster's New World
An underground accumulation of petroleum or natural gas.
American Heritage
A large supply; esp., an extra or reserve supply.
Webster's New World
A part, sac, or cavity in some animals or plants in which fluid collects or into which products are secreted.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Reservoir

Noun

Singular:
reservoir
Plural:
reservoirs

Origin of Reservoir

  • French réservoir from réserver to reserve from Old French reserver reserve

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French réservoir, from réserver (“to reserve, keep").

    From Wiktionary

Reservoir Sentence Examples

  • A third reservoir is authorized.

  • Near the central quadrangle of the city is a vast reservoir of water, the dome of which is of bold and excellent proportions.

  • The nucleus of the township lies on high ground to the east of the Edgware road, which crosses the Welsh Harp reservoir of Regent's Canal, a favourite fishing and skating resort.

  • This was the celebrated Kala Wewa, or Black Reservoir, more than 50 m.

  • The city has a park and a boulevard system; the principal parks are Washington, Lincoln, Reservoir and Mildred.

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Words Starting With

RRERES

Words Ending With

RIROIR

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Words Starting With R and Ending With R

Starts With R & Ends With RStarts With RE & Ends With RStarts With R & Ends With IR

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With R9 Letter Words Ending With R