reservoir
Translation
reservoir, stock, store
Examples
The reservoir supplies water to the city.
The reservoir supplies water to the city.
He is a reservoir of knowledge.
He is a reservoir of knowledge.
Grammar Patterns
((a reservoir)) ((of sth.)) a large supply of something The country has a vast reservoir of oil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lake, basin (for water); store, stock, supply (for abstract things)
Etymology
From French 'réservoir', from 'réserver' (to reserve). A place where things are kept in reserve.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large container that 'reserves' water. It's a 'reserv-oir'.