Reservoir: meaning, definitions and examples

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reservoir

 

[ หˆrษ›zษ™vwษ‘ห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water storage

A reservoir is an artificial lake where water is stored for future use. Reservoirs are typically created by constructing a dam across a river valley, which allows water to accumulate behind it.

Synonyms

lake, pond, storage

Examples of usage

  • The city gets its water supply from the nearby reservoir.
  • The reservoir levels are monitored closely during the dry season.
Context #2 | Noun

energy storage

In the context of energy, a reservoir refers to a large quantity of a substance that can be used as a source of energy. This can include oil reservoirs, gas reservoirs, or even underground storage for renewable energy.

Synonyms

reserve, source, stock

Examples of usage

  • The country's oil reservoirs are vital for its economy.
  • The new technology allows for better utilization of gas reservoirs.

Translations

Translations of the word "reservoir" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reservatรณrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเคพเคถเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reservoir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ waduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะทะตั€ะฒัƒะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zbiornik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒฏๆฐดๆฑ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉservoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reserva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rezervuar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์ˆ˜์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฒุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rezervoรกr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rezervoรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐดๅบ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rezervoar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะทะตั€ะฒัƒะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ–แƒ”แƒ แƒ•แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rezervuar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reserva

Etymology

The word 'reservoir' originated from the French word 'rรฉservoir', meaning 'a place where something is kept in store'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of reservoirs for water storage has been essential for human civilization's development, ensuring a stable water supply for communities and agriculture.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,343, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.