fountain Definition
foun·tain (fo̵unt′'n)
noun
- a natural spring of water
- the source or beginning of a stream
- a source or origin of anything a fountain of knowledge
- an artificial spring, jet, or flow of water
- the basin, pipes, etc. where this flows
- drinking fountain
- a container or reservoir, as for ink or oil
Etymology: ME < OFr fontaine < LL fontana < fem. of L fontanus < fons (gen. fontis), spring, prob. < IE base *dhen-, to run, flow > Sans dhanáyati, (he) runs
fountain Synonyms
fountain
n.
fountain Usage Examples
Converse of object
- gush: You will become a gushing fountain of divine blessing.
- trickle: It is a world of lush palms and trickling fountains.
- bubble: A series of rectangular small pools are set at right angles to the main channel, each with its own bubbling fountain.
- splash: Beautiful gardens, 4 inviting pools and splashing fountains grace the public grounds.
- erect: Pennies were collected from the town's children to erect a drinking fountain to her memory.
Adjective modifier
- ornamental: A large ornamental fountain has been placed here, the gift of Messrs. Buchanan Brothers.
- heraldic: The two heraldic fountains flanking the cross indicate the Malvern waters.
- conic: Silver Pyramid Black Cat's conic fountain creates a surprisingly high pillar of sparks.
- cascading: The s became and cascading fountain that the square.
- ornate: Outside are 10 acres of formal gardens and ornate fountains.
- chocolate: For the children there will be a chocolate fountain with fruits for dipping.
Modifies a noun
- pen: The museum has many examples of fountain pens from the early Waterman's to the present day.
- nozzle: Although there are many types of fountain nozzle each has its own water demand.
- jet: The fountain jet splashes in a circular pool, inhabited still by lazy golden carp.
Noun used with modifier
- fondue: Chocolate Falls UK Based in East Lothian Area Served Scotland Our chocolate fondue fountain will always provide the wow factor at any event.
- drinking: We supply a cold drinking fountain, which you can use whenever you feel thirsty!
- chocolate: Weddings Our sales team will guide you through choosing the perfect chocolate fountain for your special day.
- soda: The place is a general store and restaurant combined with a coffeehouse and soda fountain and serves the most.. .
- terracotta: Outside stands the spectacular Doulton Fountain -- the world's largest terracotta fountain.
- marble: He must have known how to make it just right, Like a marble fountain, Or a small green pea.
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