fountain
noun
a spring or source of water; the source or head of a stream.
fountains
-
pluralof fountain.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Designed to blend into the historic Baroque park, they are notable for their curved ceramic facades, daylight from skylights, accessibility features, drinking fountains -- and free use.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
This fast-moving magma could help generate dramatic lava fountains.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
Coke focused on selling traditional Coca-Cola in McDonald’s fountains, and the chain also sold its own beverages, including root beer and an orange drink.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Outside the White House complex, fountains across the city are coming back to life after decades of neglect, from DuPont Circle to Freedom Plaza and Union Station.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
We walked in the dappled shade, enjoying the mist blown off the burbling fountains.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
