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    cistern
    /ˈsɪstən/

    noun

    • 1. a tank for storing water, especially one supplying taps or as part of a flushing toilet.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCISTERN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    CISTERN definition: 1. a container in which water is stored, especially one connected to a toilet or in the roof of a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cisternCistern Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A cistern is an artificial reservoir or tank for storing water, especially rainwater, or a fluid-containing sac or cavity in an organism. Learn more about the word history, examples, synonyms, and related entries of cistern.

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    Cistern definition: a reservoir, tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid.. See examples of CISTERN used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCISTERN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    CISTERN meaning: 1. a container in which water is stored, especially one connected to a toilet or in the roof of a…. Learn more.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cisternCistern - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A cistern is an underground tank that holds water. A long time ago, cistern water was used for drinking, but nowadays developed parts of the world mainly use it for watering plants and flushing toilets.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcistern noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    A cistern is a container in which water is stored in a building, especially one in the roof or connected to a toilet. Learn how to pronounce cistern, see examples and synonyms, and explore related topics and collocations.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCISTERN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A cistern is a container for storing water or other liquid, often underground or connected to a toilet. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage of cistern in British and American English.