Meaning & Definition of Cistern in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A covered tank or reservoir for storing water.

  Example Sentence: The old house had a large cistern for collecting rainwater.

• Definition: An underground chamber for storing liquid, especially water.

  Example Sentence: They built a cistern to provide water during the dry season.

• Definition: A water storage system in a plumbing system.

  Example Sentence: The cistern fills automatically when water levels drop.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'cisterna', meaning 'a reservoir for water', derived from 'cista', meaning 'box'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• cistern water: Water stored in a cistern.
• to have a full cistern: To have an abundance of stored water.
• in the cistern: Referring to something contained or stored.

Translations

• Spanish: cisterna

• French: citerne

• German: Zisterne

• Russian: цистерна

Related Words

• reservoir: A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

• tank: A container for storing liquid, especially a large one.