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Definition of fontana

fontana

/fɑːnˈtæn.ə/
fon · ta · na
Plural:Fontanas
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fontana Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A city in San Bernardino County, California, United States, historically recognized for its steel industry and presently serving as a major regional hub for logistics and trucking.

2

American A large hydroelectric dam on the Little Tennessee River in North Carolina, United States, known as the tallest dam in the Eastern United States, which impounds the prominent Fontana Lake.

Example

"Hikers on the Appalachian Trail cross directly over the massive structure of Fontana as they enter the Great Smoky Mountains."

• Rhymes for fontana

• Nearby Words

fondness
fondue
font
fontana
fontanelle
fontina
food

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Italian and Late Latin 'fontana', meaning 'fountain' or 'spring', from the Latin 'fons'. In English, it is primarily used as a proper noun for place names and surnames.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fontana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fontana
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