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Cistern Definition & Meaning

cistern
noun
  1. a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
  2. a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet
  3. an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater

"Cistern" in song lyrics

See how cistern is used in real songs:

  • "The cistern"
    Grits — Millenium
  • "I'm drinking out a broken cistern"
    Lecrae — Breathing to Death
  • "10 000 gallon cistern"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "cistern"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cistern mean?
a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater
What part of speech is cistern?
Cistern is a noun.
How many definitions does cistern have?
Cistern has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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