Cistern: meaning, definitions and examples

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cistern

 

[ หˆsษชstษ™rn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water storage

A cistern is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often used for collecting and storing rainwater.

Synonyms

container, reservoir, tank

Examples of usage

  • Ancient civilizations used cisterns to store water for dry seasons.
  • The cistern in the backyard collects rainwater for gardening purposes.
Context #2 | Noun

history

In ancient times, a cistern was an underground reservoir or well for collecting and storing water.

Synonyms

underground reservoir, water well

Examples of usage

  • The Romans built elaborate cisterns to supply water to their cities.
  • The cisterns in the desert regions were crucial for survival.

Translations

Translations of the word "cistern" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cisterna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅˆเค‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zisterne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cistern

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธัั‚ะตั€ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cysterna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท citerne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cisterna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarnฤฑรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์ˆ˜์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฒุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cisterna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cisterna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐด็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cisterna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vatnaskemmdir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธัั‚ะตั€ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cistern

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cisterna

Etymology

The word 'cistern' originates from the Latin word 'cisterna', which means 'underground reservoir'. Cisterns have been used for centuries to store and conserve water, especially in arid regions where water is scarce. Ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Greeks were known for their elaborate cistern systems. Over time, the design and materials used for cisterns have evolved, but the purpose of storing water remains unchanged.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,375, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.