Meaning & Definition of word "Cistern"
Cistern
/ˈsɪstɜrn/
noun:
- 1. A cistern is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, especially water.
- Example: The old mansion had a large cistern hidden beneath the garden, used to collect rainwater.
- 2. A tank for storing water, often found in buildings for plumbing or irrigation purposes.
- Example: The city installed a new cistern to ensure a steady supply of water during the dry season.
- 3. A reservoir or large container that may be buried underground.
- Example: After the drought, the farmers were grateful for the cisterns they had installed years ago.
Etymology
●From Latin 'cisterna', meaning 'a reservoir for water', derived from 'cista', meaning 'box'.
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.
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.