noun

reservoir

reservoir, store, stock, supply

The reservoir provides water for the entire city.

The reservoir provides water for the entire city.

He is a reservoir of knowledge on the subject.

He is a reservoir of knowledge on the subject.

a reservoir of ((sth.)) a large store or supply of (sth.) The library is a reservoir of information.

Synonyms: lake, basin, stock, supply

From French 'réservoir', from 'réserver' meaning 'to keep back, save'. It combines 're-' (back) and 'servare' (to keep).

Think of a place that 'reserves' a large supply of something, like water.

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