reservoir
noun/ˈrɛzərvwɑr/
Frequency rank: #4,804 most common English word
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used to collect and store water for use.
Example sentence
The city depends on a large reservoir in the mountains for its drinking water supply.
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