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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Just as revolutionary was the soundtrack, a wellspring of classics with zero skips. Jamal Michel, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025 No place on earth better suits the talents and requirements of electric vehicles: considerable wealth, perfect weather, evolved infrastructure, and the wellspring of the world’s technocratic culture. Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 The film also confirmed that Buckley’s wellspring of art was likely deep and profound. Tony Gervino, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025 Though Boeing remained a wellspring of innovation, the McDonnell ethos took over, and was accelerated by a parade of CEOs who seemed to prioritize shareholder value above all. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wellspring

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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 9 Sep. 2025.

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wellspring

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