figurative and in figurative contexts. A source of something, typically something which supports, sustains, or nourishes a person or thing.

singular (without indefinite article) That with which a household, camp, etc., is stored; food, clothing, and other necessaries, collected for…

figurative and in figurative contexts. A source of something, typically something which supports, sustains, or nourishes a person.

A person, etc., of this kind as a source from which something may be recovered or extracted.

A means of supplying a deficiency or need; something that is a source of help, information, strength, etc.

A source or supply of something. Cf. fond, n.2 4. A source of some material good; a stock or supply of material things. Now somewhat rare.

figurative. A source of quantities of material or (formerly also) of things that are difficult to extract.

A quantity (of something specified, whether material or immaterial) accumulated for future use; a store or provision to be drawn upon as occasion…

A source or supply. Obsolete.

In wider sense: A centre or source of supply. In quots. figurative.

A reserve or store of goods or commodities, esp. one accumulated in anticipation of shortage or market fluctuation.