reservoir

//ˈrez.ə.vwɑːr//
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Noun

reservoirSingular
reservoirsPlural
1

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

The city built a new reservoir to supply water to the growing population.

2

A place where fluid collects, especially in rock strata or in the body.

The geologists discovered a natural oil reservoir deep beneath the earth's surface.

3

A supply or source of something, especially information or knowledge.

The library is a reservoir of knowledge for students.