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cistern Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A tank for storing water, especially one supplying taps or forming part of a flush toilet.
Usage Example
"The historic farmhouse relied on a large underground tank to collect rainwater for use during the dry summer months."
Strongest
tank
Strong
reservoir
vat
Weak
container
• noun (Context 2)
A fluid-containing sac or cavity in an organism, such as the spaces containing cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.
Usage Example
"The neurologist reviewed the MRI scan to ensure the basal cisterns were not dangerously compressed by the surrounding tissues."
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cavity
sac
vesicle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cistern. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cistern