FOUNTAIN Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

fountain 1 of 2

noun

ˈfau̇n-tᵊn

Definition of fountain

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

Most fans want a Crown Vision board and fountains to be part of any new Royals stadium. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 The shop, both a drug store and old-time fountain shop, offers fountain sodas as well as subs and sandwiches. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 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

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Noun

Two Jets front-office sources, on condition of anonymity because they’re not authorized to speak publicly, deny that, and Glenn has owned the decisions publicly.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Now, parts and service departments and finance and insurance packages are becoming more important sources of profit for car dealers, as profits from new vehicle sales show signs of softening.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of source

Noun

Such a sentence sketches a profound contrast between Europe as the cradle of refined culture—the Renaissance, high art, and philosophy—and Asia as the site of empires and violence.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
The piece is like a trippy cat’s cradle, in which the dancers become colorful parts of a machine.

— Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cradle

Verb

And as Salfino wrote in his Zero RB column, Mitchell was a lightning-quick signing by the Chargers the moment free agency opened, with John Harbaugh gushing about how dangerous RBs with Mitchell’s speed can be.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Ultimately, the bags didn’t stand a chance against the gushing water.

— Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of gush

Noun

Smith’s chemistry with Mitchell has been buzzing since the spring, but his connection with the Jets’ top receiver has been building all summer.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
The issue resurfaced in late 2025 when Kennon applied to attend two FBI leadership courses scheduled for the following spring in Independence.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of spring

Verb

However, Ormund is sickened by the blood spurting in his eyes, and Roddy turns the tables, using his remaining hand to stick a knife well into Ormund's backside.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Once opened, check for foul odors, cloudiness, or spurting liquid when opening.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of spurt

Noun

However, this represented only one of several plausible geographic origins of her lineage, according to the researchers.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Your guide will teach you about the origins of Prohibition and tell stories of infamous bootleggers.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of origin

Verb

Check out Nordstrom’s sale section, which is overflowing with more than 60,000 deals, including this rust-colored maxi dress that will be the belle of the ball.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Set casseroles, cakes, pies, meat, and other full dishes that have the potential to overflow on a sheet pan so any drips will be contained rather than spilling onto the racks and the oven floor.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of overflow

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