cistern

🇺🇸 /ˈsɪstərn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsɪstən/
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noun
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A large container for holding water, often found in buildings or connected to toilets.

The cistern in the attic was used to collect rainwater for the garden.

translation

n. A large container for holding water, often found in buildings or connected to toilets.

Word Forms

Plural cisterns