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

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

There is absolutely no wellspring of untapped energy in the country in favor of relaxing gun laws. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026

For much of her defining run, Lizzo was emblematic of an idyllic extramusical experiment, her songs a wellspring for yas queen enthusiasm. — Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 16 June 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