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
Meaning 3
Tank used for collecting and storing a liquid (as water or oil).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
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.