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fountain Synonyms
Another word for fountain
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• 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 geyser in the center of the plaza."
Weak
geyser
jet
• 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."
Strongest
fount
wellspring
source
Strong
origin
• noun (Context 3)
A natural spring of water.
Usage Example
"Early settlers built their village near a reliable spring of fresh water."
Strongest
spring
Strong
well
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."
Strong
spurt
spout
gush
cascade
Opposites of fountain
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of fountain varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
drip
trickle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fountain. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fountain