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fountain Synonyms
Another word for fountain
Choosing another word for fountain depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An ornamental structure in a pool or lake from which one or more jets of water are pumped into the air.
Usage Example
"The children tossed coins into the large stone fount in the center of the plaza."
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fount
Strong
water feature
• noun (Context 2)
An abundant source or origin of a desirable quality or thing.
Usage Example
"The veteran professor was a fount of knowledge on ancient Mesopotamian history."
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fount
wellspring
fountainhead
source
Strong
reservoir
mine
well
spring
• noun (Context 3)
A natural spring of water.
Usage Example
"Early settlers built their village near a reliable spring of fresh water."
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spring
fount
wellspring
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fountainhead
headwater
• verb (Context 4)
To spurt or cascade like a fountain.
Usage Example
"When the high-pressure pipe burst, water fountained high into the street."
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spurt
gush
jet
spout
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spray
cascade
shoot
spew
Opposites of fountain
The opposite of fountain shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
trickle
dribble
drip
ooze
seep
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fountain. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fountain