Cistern

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪstərn/

Definitions of cistern

noun a tank for storing water, especially one supplying taps or as part of a flushing toilet system

Example Sentences

A1 The cistern in the bathroom stores water for flushing the toilet.

A2 The ancient city had a network of underground cisterns to collect rainwater.

B1 The maintenance crew is checking the cistern for any leaks or cracks.

B2 The cistern was built with a capacity of 10,000 gallons to ensure water supply during droughts.

C1 The historical site features a well-preserved cistern that dates back to the Roman era.

C2 The architect designed a modern cistern system that utilizes rainwater harvesting for sustainable water management.

Examples of cistern in a Sentence

formal The ancient Roman cistern was a marvel of engineering, able to hold thousands of gallons of water.

informal We found a hidden cistern in the backyard while digging for a new garden bed.

slang Let's sneak a few beers into the cistern and have a secret party in the old ruins.

figurative Her mind was a cistern of memories, each one carefully stored and preserved for future reflection.

Grammatical Forms of cistern

• plural: cisterns
• comparative: more cistern
• superlative: most cistern
• present tense: cistern
• future tense: will cistern
• perfect tense: have cisterned
• continuous tense: is cisterning
• singular: cistern
• positive degree: cistern
• infinitive: to cistern
• gerund: cisterning
• participle: cisterned

Origin and Evolution of cistern

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cistern' originated from the Latin word 'cisterna', which means reservoir or tank.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cistern' has retained its original meaning of a reservoir or tank for storing water, although its usage has expanded to refer to any similar container for liquids or even underground storage tanks for rainwater harvesting.