fountain

16 ENTRIES FOUND:

1foun·tain

noun \ˈfan-tən\

Definition of FOUNTAIN

1
: the source from which something proceeds or is supplied
2
: a spring of water issuing from the earth
3
: an artificially produced jet of water; also : the structure from which it rises
4
: a reservoir containing a liquid that can be drawn off as needed

Examples of FOUNTAIN

  1. The crowd gathered around the fountain in the plaza.
  2. an endless fountain of inspiration

Origin of FOUNTAIN

Middle English, from Anglo-French funtaine, fontaine, from Late Latin fontana, from Latin, feminine of fontanus of a spring, from font-, fons
First Known Use: 14th century

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