Reservoir ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Reservoir ( noun )

1. A lake or large artificial basin created to store water.
2. A place or quantity of something kept back or saved for future use.

Origin:

Late middle english (denoting a place of retreat or refuge): from old french reservoir, from re- 'again' + servoir 'keep, preserve'.

Examples:

1. The city gets its water supply from a reservoir in the nearby mountains.
2. The country has a large oil reservoir in the desert.
3. The company had a reservoir of experienced workers to draw upon when needed.
4. The island has a reservoir of natural beauty.
5. The singer has a vast reservoir of musical talent.

(As a verb)

Reservoir ( verb )

1. A lake or large artificial basin created to store water.
2. A place or quantity of something kept back or saved for future use.

Origin:

Late middle english (denoting a place of retreat or refuge): from old french reservoir, from re- 'again' + servoir 'keep, preserve'.

Examples:

1. The city gets its water supply from a reservoir in the nearby mountains.
2. The country has a large oil reservoir in the desert.
3. The company had a reservoir of experienced workers to draw upon when needed.
4. The island has a reservoir of natural beauty.
5. The singer has a vast reservoir of musical talent.