Looking for the meaning of the word CISTERN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CISTERN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cistern
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French cisterne, from Latin cisterna, from cista ‘box’ (see cist)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪstən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a tank for storing water, especially one supplying taps or as part of a flushing toilet.
Short Definition:tank for storing water
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