reservoir

Definition

• n. a large or extra supply of something
• n. lake used to store water for community use
• n. tank used for collecting and storing a liquid (as water or oil)
• n. anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies

Word forms

Plural

reservoirs

Example sentences

1. n.

   The city built a large reservoir to ensure a steady supply of water during the summer.

2. vt.

   She decided to reservoir some food in case of emergencies.