water fountain

noun

1
chiefly US : a machine that produces a small stream of water for drinking
2
: a device or structure that sends a stream of water into the air in a garden, park, etc.

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The inmate who died of dehydration had access to a functioning water fountain inside their cell and repeatedly refused to drink, said Robbie Hoy, a spokesperson from the sheriff’s office. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 Features like gas fire pits, a water fountain, an outdoor shower, and lantern lighting enhance ambiance. Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 Bonnaroo has its own visual language seen throughout The Farm, including the iconic water fountain with its own eye, ear, mouth and nose painted in vibrant colors by a new artist each year. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 The family stood in front of a water fountain holding two bouquets of flowers and a diploma. Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for water fountain

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“Water fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20fountain. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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