A reservoir or storage tank used for a household's water supply.

mid-13c., from Old French cisterne "cistern; dungeon, underground prison" (12c., Modern French citerne), from Latin cisterna "underground reservoir for water," from cista "che [..]

Cistern [N] [S]the rendering of a Hebrew word bor , which means a receptacle for water conveyed to it; distinguished from beer , which denotes a place where water rises on the spot ( Jeremiah 2:13 ; P [..]

manmade container for storing large amounts of water. Also called a service reservoir.

the rendering of a Hebrew word _bor_, which means a receptacle for water conveyed to it; distinguished from _beer_, which denotes a place where water rises on the spot (Jer. 2:13; Prov. 5:15; Isa. 36: [..]

a receptacle for water, either conducted from an external spring or proceeding from rain-fall. The dryness of the summer months and the scarcity of springs in Judea made cisterns a necessity, and they [..]

To dream of a cistern, denotes you are in danger of trespassing upon the pleasures and rights of your friends. To draw from one, foretells that you will enlarge in your pastime and enjoyment in a manner which may be questioned by propriety. To see an empty one, foretells despairing change from happiness to sorrow.   

Storage tank for water.    (Kenyon, John R. Medieval Fortifications, 211)

(n) a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid(n) a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet(n) an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an undergr [..]

A fixed container for holding water at atmospheric pressure. Interpretation given in Schedule 2: of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Scottish Water Byelaws read more

A tank to catch and store rain water.

an artificial reservoir for storing liquids and especially water (as rainwater).

A small collection pool constructed from rock or rot-resistant wood to help protect water quality in heavily used areas.

A small tank (usually covered) or a storage facility used to store water for a home or farm. Often used to store rain water.

Small tank or storage facility used to store water for a home or farm; often used to store rain water.

Small tank or storage facility used to store water for a home or farm; often used to store rain water.

The mercury container of a barometer. Pressure of atmosphere in cistern forces mercury up the glass tube that has been exhausted of air.

A small tank (usually covered) or a storage facility used to store water for a home or farm. Often used to store rainwater.

a tank used to collect rainwater runoff from the roof of a house or building.

A receptacle for liquids, usually a hole dug in the ground to collect and store rainwater. Cisterns are frequently mentioned in the Bible, because of the Holy Land’s scarcity of springs and infrequent [..]

A reservoir or tank for storing rainwater for later use. Used primarily to control runoff from commercial and public facilities.

A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use. * '''1913''', A.C. Cotter, '''', "", *: Their extreme necessity is attested by the countless num [..]