wellspring

noun

well·​spring ˈwel-ˌspriŋ 

: a source of continual supply

a wellspring of information

Synonyms of wellspring

• source
• cradle
• fountain

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Her works draw upon wellsprings of both textile history and technical innovation. — Leslie Camhi, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026

The Birchmore case was also a wellspring for those seeking the Norfolk DA job, with a review of the Stoughton Police Explorers youth program, and others like it, being a significant part of Perkins’ platform. — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

While tech billionaires such as Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen may see empathy and introspection as weaknesses, those traits are the beating heart of literature and art, the wellspring of creativity and human connection. — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

The library instead has an online donation portal that's seen a wellspring of financial support since Monday. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wellspring

• bowstring
• coiling
• downswing
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting

Kids Definition

wellspring

noun

well·​spring ˈwel-ˌspriŋ 

1

: a source of continual supply

2

: fountainhead sense 1