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reservoir

res·er·voir

reservoir

 
 
pronunciation:
re zr vwar [or] re zr vwor [or] re z vwar [or] re z vwor
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part of speech: noun
definition: A reservoir is a natural lake or a lake made by people that is used to collect and keep water for human purposes such as drinking, washing, bathing, and growing plants. Towns and cities often have reservoirs for their water supply.
Farmers use their town's reservoir to help water their crops.
 
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