Synonyms for

Reservoir

Verb / ˈrezʌˌvwɑ:r / / ˈrezɜ:ˌvwɑ:r / Another word for reservoir — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

Synonyms & similar words

manmadelake source artificiallake lake pond basin cistern tank pool well waterhole storage dam lagoon marsh quarry sinkhole swamp

Synonyms by register

Formal

reserve store repository stockpile

Informal

tank cistern pool

Literary

haven storehouse lode

Antonyms

source spring origin headstream wellspring fountainhead

Common collocations

  • water reservoir
  • oil reservoir
  • natural reservoir
  • underground reservoir
  • large reservoir
  • full reservoir
  • empty reservoir
  • reservoir capacity

Word family

noun reservoir
verb reserve
adjective reservoired

Usage note

A reservoir is typically a man-made or natural place where a large amount of water is stored. It can also refer to a reserve of any resource.

Example sentences

  1. The reservoir was filled to capacity after the heavy rain.
  2. The town built a new reservoir to store more water.
  3. The reservoir is home to many types of fish and wildlife.
  4. We went fishing at the reservoir and caught a lot of fish.
  5. The city had to close the reservoir for cleaning and maintenance.

Quotes

  • The mind is like a reservoir from which we draw what we need in life.
  • The human body is a reservoir of many secrets.
  • The history of science is the record of the attempts to find the reservoir of eternal youth.

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