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 restaurant itself is spectacular, featuring a water fountain at its center and original Roman columns. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026 Try to grab a seat around the bubbling water fountain/fire pit, order a frozen strawberry daiquiri or Blue Hawaiian, and enjoy some quality people watching. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026 Pourrain, with his carry-on in one hand and his maté thermos in the other, walked over to a water fountain for a refill before the cross-country flight. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 This award-winning water fountain will help keep your cat hydrated, with a blue LED light that helps attract pets and better monitor the device's water level. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Aug. 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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