Synonyms for cistern
ˈsɪs tərncis·tern

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1. cisterna, cisternnoun

   a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid

   Synonyms:
   water tank, cisterna

2. cistern, water tanknoun

   a tank that holds the water used to flush a toilet

   Synonyms:
   water tank, cisterna

3. cisternnoun

   an artificial reservoir for storing liquids; especially an underground tank for storing rainwater

   Synonyms:
   water tank, cisterna

Matched Categories

1. • Pool
   • Reservoir
   • Sac
   • Tank

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1. cisternnoun

   Synonyms:
   reservoir, tank

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. cisternnoun

   Synonyms:
   reservoir, impluvium

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1. List of paraphrases for "cistern":

   tank, toilet, reservoir

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