fount

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈfau̇nt 

: fountain, source

a fount of knowledge

fount

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈfänt  ˈfau̇nt 

British

: a type font

Examples of fount in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In Linklater’s eyes, college symbolizes a fount of opportunity, a place where people can reinvent themselves, try on different identities, and embrace self-exploration. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

The whole supporting cast is great, but look out for Saskia Chana as Leila’s best friend Deniz, a fount of withering lines delivered with deadpan panache. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

William Shakespeare was a fount of dramatic innovation, his plays stuffed to the gills with memorable characters and scenarios. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026

Park, hitherto a fount of articulate thoughts, is suddenly coy. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French funte, founte, from Latin font-, fons

Noun (2)

French fonte, from Middle French — more at font

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1683, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fount

• count
• mount
• account
• amount
• discount
• dismount
• recount
• remount
• seamount
• surmount
• rediscount
• subaccount

Kids Definition

fount

noun

ˈfau̇nt

: fountain sense 2