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1 (noun) in the sense of font

Definition

a natural spring of water

In the centre of the courtyard was a round fountain.

Synonyms

font

spring

the hidden springs of consciousness

reservoir

spout

Experts later blew it up, sending a spout of water soaring 30 feet into the sky.

fount

water feature

well

I had to fetch water from the well.

2 (noun) in the sense of jet

Definition

a jet or spray of water

The volcano spewed a fountain of molten rock.

Synonyms

jet

benches equipped with water jets to massage your back and feet

stream

spray

gush

I heard a gush of water.

3 (noun) in the sense of source

Definition

a source or supply

You are a fountain of ideas.

Synonyms

source

the source of the Tiber

fount

wellspring

Nature has always been the wellspring of her art.

wellhead

beginning

Think of this as a new beginning.

rise

cause

The article lists the major causes of panic attacks.

origin

theories about the origin of life

genesis

The project had its genesis two years earlier.

commencement

All applicants should be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of this course.

derivation

The derivation of its name is obscure.

fountainhead

单词	fountain
释义	Trends of fountain View usage for: fountain (faʊntɪn) Word forms: plural fountains 1. countable noun A fountain is an ornamental feature in a pool or lake which consists of a long narrow stream of water that is forced up into the air by a pump. 2. countable noun A fountain of a liquid is an amount of it which is sent up into the air and falls back. [literary] The volcano spewed a fountain of molten rock 650 feet in the air. [+ of] Synonyms: jet, stream, spray, gush More Synonyms of fountain 3. countable noun [NOUN of noun] If you describe a person or thing as a fountain of something, you mean they are an important source of it and supply a lot of it. [literary] You are a fountain of ideas. Synonyms: source, fount, wellspring, wellhead More Synonyms of fountain More Synonyms of fountain fountain in British English (ˈfaʊntɪn) noun 1. a jet or spray of water or some other liquid 2. a structure from which such a jet or a number of such jets spurt, often incorporating figures, basins, etc 3. a natural spring of water, esp the source of a stream 4. a stream, jet, or cascade of sparks, lava, etc 5. a principal source or origin 6. a reservoir or supply chamber, as for oil in a lamp 7. short for drinking fountain, soda fountain Derived forms fountained (ˈfountained) adjective fountainless (ˈfountainless) adjective fountain-like (ˈfountain-ˌlike) adjective Word origin C15: from Old French fontaine, from Late Latin fontāna, from Latin fons spring, source fountain in American English (ˈfaʊntən) 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 4. a. an artificial spring, jet, or flow of water b. the basin, pipes, etc. where this flows c. drinking fountain 5. a container or reservoir, as for ink or oil Word origin ME < OFr fontaine < LL fontana < fem. of L fontanus < fons (gen. fontis), spring, prob. < IE base dhen-, to run, flow > Sans dhanáyati, (he) runs Image of fountain © 01/05/2018, Shutterstock Examples of 'fountain' in a sentence fountain The show also features the dancing fountains next door. The Sun (2016) In Rome, schoolchildren slid across iced pools in baroque fountains. Times, Sunday Times (2017) This makes them almost impossible to complete using a fountain pen. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Maybe he had just lost his fountain pen or something. The Sun (2009) And it records the moment his life was miraculously saved by his own fountain pen. The Sun (2010) There is also a lake and fountain. Times, Sunday Times (2008) There is a small lake enlivened by fountains. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They include cool pools and refreshing fountains while exotic trees provide welcome shade. Collins Traveller - Mallorca Oh dear, has my fountain pen exploded in my pocket again? Times, Sunday Times (2015) For fountain pen ink, take care not to spread the stain. Churchill, Jane (ed.) Collins Complete Books of Soft Furnishings (1993) A mechanical watch is like a fountain pen. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The lavish family home was a 17th century manor with a 300ft fountain the key feature in its vast grounds. The Sun (2015) I don't like shopping Email or fountain pen? Times, Sunday Times (2014) He does most of his writing standing up at a tall wooden desk, using a fountain pen that he has owned for 30 years. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In other languages fountain British English: fountain /ˈfaʊntɪn/ NOUN A fountain* is an ornamental feature in a pool which consists of a jet of water that is forced up into the air by a pump. American English: fountain Arabic: نافُورَة Brazilian Portuguese: fonte de água Chinese: 喷泉 Croatian: fontana Czech: fontána Danish: fontæne Dutch: fontein European Spanish: fuente Finnish: suihkulähde French: fontaine German: Springbrunnen Greek: σιντριβάνι Italian: fontana Japanese: 噴水 Korean: 분수 물 Norwegian: fontene Polish: fontanna European Portuguese: fonte Romanian: fântână Russian: фонтан Latin American Spanish: fuente Swedish: fontän Thai: น้ำพุ Turkish: çeşme Ukrainian: фонтан Vietnamese: tháp nước All related terms of 'fountain' fountain pen A fountain pen is a pen which uses ink that you have drawn up inside it from a bottle . soda fountain A soda fountain is a counter in a drugstore or café, where snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are prepared and sold . fountain grass a perennial grass, Pennisetum setaceum , of Ethiopia , having bristly spikes, often rose-purple, grown as an ornamental Fountain Valley city in SW Calif., near Long Beach : pop. 55,000 water fountain a drinking fountain drinking fountain A drinking fountain is a device which supplies water for people to drink in places such as streets , parks , or schools . Fountain of Youth a legendary spring supposed to restore the health and youth of anyone who drinks from it: it was sought in America by Ponce de León and other explorers Chinese translation of 'fountain' fountain (ˈfauntɪn) n (c) (lit) 喷(噴)泉 (pēnquán) (个(個), gè) (liter, fig) [of liquid] 大量 (dàliàng) 1 (noun) in the sense of font Definition a natural spring of water In the centre of the courtyard was a round fountain. Synonyms font spring the hidden springs of consciousness reservoir spout Experts later blew it up, sending a spout of water soaring 30 feet into the sky. fount water feature well I had to fetch water from the well. 2 (noun) in the sense of jet Definition a jet or spray of water The volcano spewed a fountain of molten rock. Synonyms jet benches equipped with water jets to massage your back and feet stream spray gush I heard a gush of water. 3 (noun) in the sense of source Definition a source or supply You are a fountain of ideas. Synonyms source the source of the Tiber fount wellspring Nature has always been the wellspring of her art. wellhead beginning Think of this as a new beginning. rise cause The article lists the major causes of panic attacks. origin theories about the origin of life genesis The project had its genesis two years earlier. commencement All applicants should be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of this course. derivation The derivation of its name is obscure. fountainhead Additional synonyms in the sense of beginning Definition a start Think of this as a new beginning. Synonyms start, opening, break (informal), chance, source, opportunity, birth, origin, introduction, outset, starting point, onset, overture, initiation, inauguration, inception, commencement, opening move in the sense of cause Definition something that produces a particular effect The article lists the major causes of panic attacks. Synonyms origin, source, agency, spring, agent, maker, producer, root, beginning, creator, genesis, originator, prime mover, mainspring, the why and wherefore in the sense of commencement Definition the beginning All applicants should be at least 16 years of age at the commencement of this course. Synonyms beginning, start, opening, launch, birth, origin, dawn (literary), outset, onset, initiation, inauguration, inception, embarkation Synonyms of 'fountain' fountain Explore 'fountain' in the dictionary
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