What does cistern mean?
1 : an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) 2 : a large usually silver vessel formerly used (as in cooling wine) at the dining table. 3 : a fluid-containing sac or cavity in an organism.
How do I pronounce cisterns?
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What is the meaning of cistern tank?
The definition of a cistern is a tank for storing water, or is an underground reservoir for rainwater. The toilet tank that holds the water used to flush the toilet is an example of a cistern. A receptacle for holding water or other liquid, especially a tank for catching and storing rainwater.