wishing well

noun

: a well that people throw coins into while making a wish

Examples of wishing well in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The one eventually revealed here turns out to be a doozy, dating back generations, having something to do with a demonic wishing well. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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“Wishing well.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wishing%20well. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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