Old Faithful
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Old Faithful
So named because of the longevity and regularity of its activity
Example Sentences
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In 1871 Jackson took one of the first photographs of the Old Faithful geyser in the Yellowstone region of Wyoming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
The service closed the area, a few miles from the Old Faithful geyser.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024
A 34-year-old Colorado man was also gored by a bison while walking near Old Faithful with family when the animal charged toward them, according to park officials.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2023
Look for bison, fox and elk as well as geyser-frosted trees on guided snowshoe tours in the Old Faithful area of Yellowstone National Park with Yellowstone National Park Lodges.
From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2022
The man next to me was staring open-mouthed at Old Faithful.
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
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