reservoir

Definition

  • noun: a usually artificial lake that is used to store a large supply of water for use in people's homes, in businesses, etc.
  • noun: a place where something is kept in store
  • synonyms: archives, armory, arsenal

Examples

  • Colleges and universities provide 'reservoirs' of talent for job recruiters.

  • She found the 'reservoirs' of energy she needed to finish the job.

  • The pen has a large ink 'reservoir'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) "Where are your fathers, your mothers?" "Do you know that your son is among the workers?" "Yes-you! You are Maria-!" "To the air shaftes - quickly! The reservoirs have burst! The city is flooding-!" "We will take the children to the Club of the Sons!" "Why are all the lights out?" (..)
    1927 Metropolis