fountain

foun-tain · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A decorative structure that propels water into the air, typically in a public space.

  2. 2.

    A natural spring of water.

  3. 3.

    A source or origin of something.

  4. 4.

    A device that dispenses drinking water (especially in American English).

Forms

plural: fountains

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fountain of youth — a mythical spring that restores youth
  • •
    fountain pen — a pen with an internal ink reservoir
  • •
    drinking fountain — a device providing water for drinking
  • •
    soda fountain — a device or place for serving carbonated drinks

Related words

See also: source, spring, water, well
Synonyms: jet, source, spring, wellspring

Etymology

From Old French fontaine, from Late Latin fontana, from Latin fons ("spring, fountain").