What is another word for reservoir?
304 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ ɹˈɛzəvwˌɑː], [ ɹˈɛzəvwˌɑː], [ ɹ_ˈɛ_z_ə_v_w_ˌɑː]
A reservoir is a large natural or artificial body of water used to store and regulate water supply. Synonyms for reservoir include lake, pond, basin, cistern, tank, well, and catchment. A lake is a natural reservoir formed by geological processes whereas an artificial reservoir is constructed by humans to regulate water supply. A pond is a smaller type of reservoir, typically found in gardens or farms, and is used for irrigation or livestock watering. A basin is a large, shallow depression in the earth's surface that collects water or other liquids. A cistern is a container used to store water for household purposes. A tank is a large container used to store liquids, such as water, fuel, or chemicals. A well is a hole dug in the ground to access underground water reserves. A catchment is an area from which water flows into a reservoir or other body of water.
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Similar words for reservoir:
- accumulation, repository (noun)
- artifact (noun)
- artificial lake (noun)
- bank (noun)
- body of water (noun)
- container (noun)
- financial institution (noun)
- fountain (noun)
- hoard (noun)
- inventory (noun)
- lake (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- reserve (noun)
- stock (noun)
- storage (noun)
- store (noun)
- well (noun)
- other relevant words (verb)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Reservoir:
n.
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- collect,
- blizzard,
- stash,
- deluge,
- feast,
- bonanza,
- stockpile,
- reserve,
- cascade,
- cornucopia,
- complex,
- bombardment,
- avalanche,
- concentration.
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- L.
- ex-chequer,
- trust companies,
- countinghouses,
- investment firms,
- ex-chequers,
- ex chequers,
- ex chequer.
- crate,
- cabinet,
- belly,
- shelf,
- sack,
- pouch,
- drum,
- suitcase,
- barrel,
- bottle,
- cask,
- decanter,
- jug,
- flask,
- purse,
- cup,
- box,
- bucket,
- tray,
- vat,
- trunk,
- jar,
- basket,
- drawer,
- bladder,
- can,
- ladle,
- wallet,
- bin,
- bowl,
- chest,
- closet,
- pocket,
- case,
- vault,
- locker,
- cupboard,
- repository,
- stomach,
- bag.
- bank.
- Inland Sea,
- millpond,
- exchequer,
- cauldron,
- troves,
- inventory,
- lochs,
- cauldrons,
- itemization,
- store,
- hoard,
- countinghouse,
- stock book,
- loch,
- fund,
- well,
- exchequers,
- pharmacopoeia,
- ace in hole,
- tarns,
- rainy day fund,
- treasure trove,
- treasuretrove,
- treasury,
- supply,
- millponds,
- itemizations,
- investment firm,
- tarn,
- safes,
- emergency fund,
- Lakelet,
- trust company,
- backlog,
- emergency funds,
- MERES,
- trove,
- treasure-trove,
- Pharmacopoeias,
- fountain,
- lake.
v.
• Other relevant words: (verb)Other synonyms:
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- waterhole.
- lough,
- magasin,
- Water pocket,
- godown,
- glory hole,
- root,
- merchandise,
- gold mine,
- resource,
- wine cellar,
- plash,
- stow,
- magazine,
- still water,
- lay away,
- stack,
- storehouse,
- sump,
- cargo dock,
- hold,
- bunker,
- slab,
- Nyanza,
- tidal pond,
- oxbow lake,
- water hole,
- rick,
- broad,
- stow away,
- warehouse,
- stock room,
- savings,
- unexpended balance,
- reserves,
- dock,
- selection,
- glacial lake,
- file,
- freshwater lake,
- variety,
- goods,
- range,
- collection,
- depository,
- file away,
- abundance,
- lin,
- accumulation,
- vein,
- library,
- bonded warehouse,
- attic,
- repertoire,
- wealth,
- stagnant water,
- Dead water,
- Linn,
- sinking fund,
- generator,
- barachois,
- pack away,
- treasure room,
- conservatory,
- market,
- quantity,
- fountainhead,
- coffer,
- reposit,
- reserve fund,
- etang,
- arsenal,
- seed,
- lumberyard,
- repertory,
- standing water,
- lodge,
- receiver,
- mine,
- rootage,
- lay in,
- basement,
- reference,
- gasometer,
- salt away,
- storeroom,
- archives,
- staple,
- artesian well,
- origin,
- depot,
- force,
- lay down,
- storage tank,
- fish trap,
- rack,
- dump,
- bookcase,
- mother lode,
- laguna,
- impurity trap,
- armory,
- hutch,
- deposit,
- bayou lake,
- booby trap,
- dam,
- fountain-head,
- dyke,
- crib,
- Depositary,
- budget,
- fishpond,
- salina,
- lumber room,
- cellar,
- germ,
- assortment,
- river,
- shop,
- put away,
- buttery,
- author,
- informant,
- beginning,
- array,
- fount,
- mill pond,
- water tank,
- wares.
How to use "Reservoir" in context?
Reservoirs can be found all over the world, but they have one common goal - to store water. They can be natural, such as in lakes and rivers, or man-made, such as in reservoirs. Reservoirs are also important for power generation, as they can hold a large amount of water.
Paraphrases for Reservoir:
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Independent
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Noun, singular or mass
reservation, source, forebay.
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Noun, singular or mass
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Other Related
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Proper noun, singular
container, dam, repository, tank, containers, tanks, deposit.
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Noun, singular or mass
basin, beaker, bulb, cistern, container, cylinder, dam, impoundment, lake, pond, repository, reserve, sink, stockpile, stockpiling, stockroom, store, storehouse, tank, vessel, warehousing, deposit, orebody.
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Proper noun, singular
Homophones for Reservoir:
Hyponym for Reservoir:
n.
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artifact
tank, storage tank.
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object
thing.
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quantity
supply.
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artifact
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