Phonetic (Standard)IPA noun a reservoir, tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid. Anatomy.a reservoir or receptacle of some natural fluid of the body. Discover More Word History and Origins Origin ofcistern1 1250–1300;Middle Englishcistern(e) <Latincisterna,equivalent to...
CISTERN meaning: 1 : a container that holds a supply of water: such as; 2 : an underground container that is used for collecting and storing rainwater
The meaning of CISTERN is an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater).
cistern meaning, definition, what is cistern: a container in which the supply of water...: Learn more.
The meaning of CISTERN is an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater).
"natural or artificial receptacle for holding water or some other fluid," mid-13c., from… See origin and meaning of cistern.