cistern

The definition of a cistern is a tank for storing water, or is an underground reservoir for rainwater.

(noun)

The toilet tank that holds the water used to flush the toilet is an example of a cistern.

See cistern in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a large receptacle for storing water; esp., a tank, usually underground, in which rain water is collected for use
Anat. a sac or cavity containing a natural body fluid

Origin: ME cisterne > OFr < L cisterna, reservoir for water < cista, chest

See cistern in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A receptacle for holding water or other liquid, especially a tank for catching and storing rainwater.
Anatomy A cisterna.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English cisterne

Origin: , from Latin cisterna

Origin: , from cista, box

Origin: , from Greek kistē, basket

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