reservoir
reservoir Lexical Profile
reservoir Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source and storage supply of water for a town, city, or agricultural region.
"Months of severe drought caused the water levels in the municipal reservoir to drop to record lows."
A receptacle, chamber, or part of a machine designed to hold a fluid, such as oil, ink, or brake fluid.
"Before starting the road trip, the mechanic topped off the windshield washer fluid reservoir."
A large or extra supply, reserve, or accumulated stock of knowledge, talent, or energy that can be drawn upon when needed.
"The veteran teacher possessed a deep reservoir of patience and practical wisdom."
An organism, population, or environment in which an infectious pathogen naturally lives, reproduces, and depends upon for survival.
"Epidemiologists identified fruit bats as the primary natural reservoir for the emerging virus."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 17th century from French 'réservoir', literally meaning 'a storehouse', from the verb 'réserver' ('to keep back or save'), ultimately from Latin 'reservare'.