reservoir
noun
a natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use, especially water for supplying a community, irrigating land, furnishing power, etc.
reservoirs
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pluralof reservoir.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The river feeds both Lake Powell and Lake Mead, two reservoirs created by massive dams built to distribute water year-round and generate electricity.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
From historic sites and parks to reservoirs and golf courses, the hot, dry weather has changed how large parts of the UK usually look.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
According to the UK government, almost all reservoirs in England and Wales are officially classed as having water levels below normal or low.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
A drought well into its third decade has left water levels in the reservoirs of Lake Mead and Lake Powell at record lows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The rain forests are also its largest reservoirs of viruses, since all living things carry viruses.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
