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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024res•er•voir /ˈrɛzɚˌvwɑr, ˈrɛzə-/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a natural or artificial place where water is collected for use, supplying a community or region.
- a place where anything is collected or accumulated in great amount.
- reserve:had a great reservoir of affection for us.
See -serv-2. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024res•er•voir (rez′ər vwär′, -vwôr′, -vôr′, rez′ə-),USA pronunciation n. - a natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use, esp. water for supplying a community, irrigating land, furnishing power, etc.
- a receptacle or chamber for holding a liquid or fluid.
- Mining, Geology[Geol.]See under pool 1 (def. 6).
- Biology, Zoologya cavity or part that holds some fluid or secretion.
- a place where anything is collected or accumulated in great amount.
- a large or extra supply or stock;
reserve:a reservoir of knowledge.
- French réservoir, equivalent. to réserv(er) to reserve + -oir -ory2
- 1680–90
- 5.See corresponding entry in Unabridged store, pool, fund, stockpile, hoard.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: reservoir /ˈrɛzəˌvwɑː/ n - a natural or artificial lake or large tank used for collecting and storing water, esp for community water supplies or irrigation
- a vacuole or cavity in an organism, containing a secretion or some other fluid
- a place where a great stock of anything is accumulated
- a large supply of something; reserve: a reservoir of talent
Etymology: 17th Century: from French réservoir, from réserver to reserve |