Reservoir

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzərˌvwɑr/

Definitions of reservoir

noun a natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use, especially water for supplying a community, irrigating land, furnishing power, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 The reservoir is filled with water for the town's drinking supply.

A2 The reservoir is a popular spot for fishing and boating activities.

B1 The reservoir is also used for irrigation purposes in the surrounding farmland.

B2 The reservoir's water levels have been steadily decreasing due to a lack of rainfall.

C1 The reservoir's dam was reinforced to prevent any potential leaks or breaches.

C2 The reservoir's water quality is regularly monitored to ensure it meets safety standards.

Examples of reservoir in a Sentence

formal The new reservoir will provide water for the entire city.

informal Let's go fishing at the reservoir this weekend.

slang I heard there's a cool spot to swim at the reservoir.

figurative Her mind was a reservoir of knowledge and wisdom.

Grammatical Forms of reservoir

• plural: reservoirs
• comparative: more reservoir
• superlative: most reservoir
• present tense: reservoir
• future tense: will reservoir
• perfect tense: have reservoir
• continuous tense: is reservoiring
• singular: reservoir
• positive degree: reservoir
• infinitive: to reservoir
• gerund: reservoiring
• participle: reservoired

Origin and Evolution of reservoir

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reservoir' originates from the Latin word 'reservare' which means 'to keep back'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored, the term 'reservoir' has evolved to also encompass other types of storage areas for various substances such as oil or gas.