wellspring

noun

well·​spring ˈwel-ˌspriŋ How to pronounce wellspring (audio)
: 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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The film also confirmed that Buckley’s wellspring of art was likely deep and profound. Tony Gervino, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025 For liberals, arbitrariness is the enemy of legitimacy in political orders and legal systems, and uncertainty is a wellspring of conflict. Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025 With new and returning users, players can actually reclaim their old accounts—tapping into a nostalgic and childhood wellspring. Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 The story of Aspergillus flavus is a powerful example of how nature can be both a source of danger and a wellspring of healing. Justin Stebbing, JSTOR Daily, 24 July 2025 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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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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