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Definition reservoir in American English

reservoir noun

[countable] noun
/ˈrezərˌvwɑ/
1

an artificial or natural lake where water is stored so that it can be supplied to the houses in an area

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2

a container, often part of a machine, where liquid is kept for a particular purpose

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3

a large quantity of something that can be used

Example

Nearby colleges are a reservoir of talent for employers.

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Definition reservoir in American English