Synonyms & related words for cistern

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of cistern — including sump, tank, reservoir. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to cistern

Explore words related to cistern — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include cisterna, standpipe, tankful, rainwater, drainpipe, sullage, ballcock, downspout. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for cistern

Common synonyms for cistern include sump, tank, reservoir — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does cistern come from?

The word cistern breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root cistern-, from Latin cisterna (“underground tank”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.