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Cistern

/sˈɪstərn/
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(noun) A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

The cistern is empty.
My father is waiting for us at the cistern.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We used a large ____ to collect the rainwater from the roof today.

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