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Definition of fountain
fountain
/ˈfaʊn.tən/
foun · tain
Plural:fountains
•Past Simple:fountained
•Past Participle:fountained
•Present Participle:fountaining
fountain Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
3
Tier
1
Usage
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• noun
1
An ornamental structure in a pool or lake from which one or more jets of water are pumped into the air.
Example
"The children tossed coins into the large stone fountain in the center of the plaza."
2
An abundant source or origin of a desirable quality or thing.
Example
"The veteran professor was a fountain of knowledge on ancient Mesopotamian history."
3
A natural spring of water.
Example
"Early settlers built their village near a reliable fountain of fresh water."
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1
To spurt or cascade like a fountain.
Example
"When the high-pressure pipe burst, water fountained high into the street."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English fountaine, from Old French fontaine, derived from Late Latin fontana (spring, pool), which comes from Latin fons (spring, source).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fountain. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fountain