Reservoir
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply, or a receptacle for storing fluid. Can also metaphorically refer to a reserve or supply of something.
“The city built a new reservoir to ensure adequate water supply during drought.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈrɛz.ə.vwɑː(r)/
Syllables
res·er·voir
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Contains three instances of common letter R and vowel-rich pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points base; 9-letter word with valuable V
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