wellspring
/ˈwɛlˌsprɪŋ/
noun
- A source of a stream or spring of water.
- The hikers stopped to drink from a cool wellspring in the forest.
- Ancient villages were often built near a natural wellspring.
- The wellspring dried up after months of drought.
- A plentiful source or supply of something, especially something good or creative.
- Her imagination was a wellspring of new ideas for the project.
- The library is a wellspring of knowledge for the entire community.
- Music has always been a wellspring of comfort during difficult times.