cistern
9 points
English
7 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #37,345
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/sˈɪstɝːn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural cisterns
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).