Word: Fountain

Pronunciation

/ˈfaʊntən/

Definitions

• Noun: A decorative structure from which water flows or spouts into a basin or pool, often designed for ornamentation in public places or gardens. For example: “The plaza was centered around a beautiful stone fountain.”

  • Metaphorical Usage: A source or abundance of something. “The city’s economy is a veritable fountain of job opportunities.”

• Verb: (rarely used) To issue forth or flow like a fountain. For example: “The spring fountained clear water into the stream.”

Phrases

• “Fountain of youth”: A mythical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters; it is often used metaphorically to refer to anything believed to reverse aging or rejuvenate.
• “Drinking from the fountain of knowledge”: A metaphorical expression meaning to gain a lot of information or wisdom.
• “A fountain pen”: A type of pen with an internal reservoir of ink.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Children threw coins into the wishing well, hoping for good luck as the water bubbled up from the fountain.”
• Metaphorical Usage: “The old library has been a fountain of knowledge for generations of scholars.”

Synonyms

• Jet
• Spring
• Water feature
• Cascade
• Spout
• Basin
• Ornamental pond
• Geyser (in some contexts)
• Source (metaphorical usage)