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noun

ˈfau̇n-tᵊn How to pronounce fountain (audio)
Definition of fountainnext
as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided regards the Bible as the fountain of all truth concerning the Divinity

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verb

as in to spout

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Recent Examples of fountain
Noun
The three diffusers and two fountains, which the city assured were working properly, also help discourage algae growth. — Zuri Primos july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 The show incorporates 7 million LEDs, and about 600 light fixtures, plus 350 fountains, Universal says. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026
Verb
History, Art, & Culture 10 - There is history behind nearly every building, bench, and fountain on our region’s campuses. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025 Rather than volcanic eruptions from a central peak, volcanoes of the Reykjanes often fountain from these fissures, creating floods of molten rock that look a bit like tiger stripes on a map. — Maya Wei-Haas, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for fountain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fountain
  1. source
  2. spout
  3. cradle
  4. gush
  5. spring
  6. spurt
  7. origin
  8. overflow
Noun
  • Having gained a new source of leverage over the global economy, Tehran is fighting hard to keep it.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Alex Crippen Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Definition of source
Verb
  • Once your seedlings have started to spout, then the mound down to one strong seedling.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Camera footage recorded June 18 showed the pool occasionally spouting water 20 to 30 feet into the air before returning to an active boil.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Definition of spout
Noun
  • In the banlieues of Paris, the cradle of French soccer—and the birthplace of one of Morocco’s best young players, Ayyoub Bouaddi?
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
  • Capital of Tuscany, cradle of the Renaissance, and one of Italy’s most popular destinations, Florence needs little introduction.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of cradle
Verb
  • At 6-foot-5 with a high, consistent release, Carr had Stan Van Gundy gushing about his shooting on the Amazon Prime broadcast in Las Vegas.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Brian Grant became a regular at Cafe du Berry, gushing over the decadent French toast.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of gush
Noun
  • Outbreaks tend to occur most often in the late spring and summer.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Beginning in the spring of 2023, the Grammy-winning smash spent 57 weeks in the penthouse.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of spring
Verb
  • Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Someone spurted hair spray on Tate McRae’s long locks.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Definition of spurt
Noun
  • Available documents indicate the warrant was related to the traffic case involving his driver’s license, although the extradition file does not specify its exact origin.
    — Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Athena Bitzis, now 54, of Stone Mountain, performed in the opening ceremony, portraying one of the muses in a segment honoring the ancient origins of the Olympic movement.
    — Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of origin
Verb
  • The town and our hotel were packed with people, at the farmers’ market, at the Friday night concert, and at the SLO Blues baseball game, overflowing with the promise or fireworks.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • This sentiment was clearly shared by my favorite style icon, Carrie Bradshaw, whose wardrobe was overflowing with sequins, glitter, and color.
    — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 11 July 2026
Definition of overflow

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