wellspring

noun

well·​spring ˈwel-ˌspriŋ How to pronounce wellspring (audio)
Synonyms of wellspringnext
: a source of continual supply
a wellspring of information

Examples of wellspring in a Sentence

The tour guide was a wellspring of information. the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
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Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin, two ambitious rappers who’d become Kid ‘N Play, had jobs there too, making the call center a wellspring for some of the most commercial hip-hop of the era. Andy Greene, VIBE.com, 9 Feb. 2026 Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin, two ambitious rappers who’d become Kid ‘N Play, had jobs there too, making the call center a wellspring for some of the most commercial hip-hop of the era. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026 Mulchandani envisions a potential scenario not too far from the oversubscription of the Colorado River itself, if business interests suck the atmosphere dry before local residents have a chance to tap into the same airborne wellspring. Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026 The cruel paparazzi shot accompanying the latest headlines had a lot to do with the wellspring of sympathy for Rourke. Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wellspring

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wellspring was before the 12th century

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“Wellspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellspring. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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wellspring

noun
well·​spring ˈwel-ˌspriŋ How to pronounce wellspring (audio)
1
: a source of continual supply
2

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