Synonyms of reservoir

reservoir

noun

ˈre-zə-ˌvwär 

as in supply

the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time

the area boasts a large reservoir of college-educated people for companies to draw on

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supply
• pool
• inventory
• repertoire
• stock
• budget
• fund
• source
• resource
• force
• reserve
• cache
• fountain
• replacement
• hoard
• stockpile
• pot
• refill
• spring
• renewal
• purse
• mine
• nest egg
• well
• wellspring
• kitty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reservoir

The massive 5,942-lb (2,695 kg) weight is somewhat disguised by a system that swaps traditional mechanical anti-roll bars for triple-stage adjustable air springs linked to a high-capacity central hydraulic pressure reservoir. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026

The requirement applies to lakes, rivers, reservoirs and other freshwater inland waterways, including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta east of Chipps Island. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Curry mentions that some water utilities have even implemented mandatory bans on winter lawn watering and spray irrigation because of severe drought and low reservoir levels, including Denver Water—the largest water utility in Colorado. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 Oct. 2026

Since the reservoir is covered, it is not used for aerial firefighting. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026