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fountain
[ foun-tn ]
noun
- a spring or source of water; the source or head of a stream.
- the source or origin of anything.
Synonyms: , , ,
- a jet or stream of water (or other liquid) made by mechanical means to spout or rise from an opening or structure, as to afford water for use, to cool the air, or to serve for ornament.
- a structure for discharging such a jet or a number of jets, often an elaborate or artistic work with basins, sculptures, etc.
- a reservoir for a liquid to be supplied gradually or continuously, as in a fountain pen.
- Heraldry. a roundel barry-wavy, argent and azure.
fountain
/ ˈڲʊԳɪ /
noun
- a jet or spray of water or some other liquid
- a structure from which such a jet or a number of such jets spurt, often incorporating figures, basins, etc
- a natural spring of water, esp the source of a stream
- a stream, jet, or cascade of sparks, lava, etc
- a principal source or origin
- a reservoir or supply chamber, as for oil in a lamp
- short for drinking fountain soda fountain
Derived Forms
- ˈڴdzܲԳٲԱ, adjective
- ˈڴdzܲԳٲԱ, adjective
- ˈڴdzܲԳٲ-ˌ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ڴdzܲtԱ adjective
- ڴdzܲt· adjective
- ڴdzܲt· adjective
- un·ڴdzܲtԱ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of fountain1
Example Sentences
For decades, the cola wars played out in Super Bowl commercials and fast food soda fountains, in taste tests and vending machine allegiances.
One mayor pointed out that one of her fellow residents who was also an AfD councillor was fixing the local fountain.
His fascination with California began with drawing its water — from the ocean to city fountains — driven by his interest in the way light danced on the surfaces of pools.
“This summer we will be converting our food court fountain business back over to Coca-Cola.”
Gualtieri also said city authorities were considering charging a modest entry price to finance the fountain's upkeep.
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