Cistern

usgb/ˈsɪstərn/
noun

A tank for storing water, usually one supplying taps in a building.

The plumber came to fix a leak in the cistern in our toilet.
Visual representation of "cistern" - A tank for storing water, usually one supplying taps in a building

Often appears as...

  • water cistern
  • toilet cistern
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Common Usage

Mostly used to describe the tank in a flush toilet or for rainwater collection.

Illustration for Common Usage
The cistern in our backyard collects rainwater.
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Fixed Location

Cisterns are typically stationary and part of a building's plumbing system.

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The cistern is installed in the attic.
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Capacity Implication

A cistern implies a larger capacity than smaller household water containers.

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They replaced the small tank with a cistern to avoid water shortages.
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