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Reservoir (Noun)

Meaning 1

A large or extra supply of something; "a reservoir of talent".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Meaning 2

Anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies; "an infectious agent depends on a reservoir for its survival".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Synonyms

  • Source

Meaning 3

Tank used for collecting and storing a liquid (as water or oil).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

  • Storage Tank

Meaning 4

Lake used to store water for community use.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The city built a large reservoir at the edge of town to collect and store rainwater for the community's use.
  • A nearby reservoir provided enough water for irrigation and drinking supply during the dry summer months.
  • The town's reservoir was emptied for maintenance last week, leaving some residents without running water for a few days.
  • A new reservoir was constructed by the local government to augment the city's water supply and alleviate drought conditions.
  • Residents were asked to conserve water during the drought as the levels in the reservoir were running low.

Synonyms

  • Artificial Lake
  • Man-made Lake
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