fountain Hear it!

fountain Definition

foun·tain (fo̵unt'n)

noun

  1. a natural spring of water
  2. the source or beginning of a stream
  3. a source or origin of anything a fountain of knowledge
    1. an artificial spring, jet, or flow of water
    2. the basin, pipes, etc. where this flows
    3. drinking fountain
  4. 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.

  1. A source

    origin, well, spring, font; see origin 2.

  2. A jet of water

    spray, jet, stream, spring, gush, bubbler, drinking fountain, water fountain, water cooler, basin, spout, geyser, pump, spurt, play.

  3. A soda-water dispensary

    soda fountain, bar, soda bar, ice-cream parlor, drugstore fountain.

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.