fountain

/ˈfaʊntən/
noun
  1. A structure that sends water up into the air, often for decoration in a park or garden.
    • The park's fountain is lit up with colorful lights at night.
    • The children threw coins into the fountain and made wishes.
    • We sat by the fountain in the town square and listened to the water splash.
  2. A source or origin of something, especially something good or plentiful.
    • The library is a fountain of knowledge for the whole community.
    • The old book was a fountain of ideas for the artist.
    • Her grandmother was a fountain of wisdom and good advice.
  3. A device that provides a steady stream of liquid, such as a drinking fountain or a soda fountain.
    • The old diner still has a soda fountain where they make milkshakes.
    • She filled her bottle at the water fountain in the hallway.
    • After the race, he ran to the drinking fountain for water.
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