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drinking fountain

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noun

a water fountain that ejects a jet of water for drinking without a cup.

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  6. drinking song,
  7. drinking water,
  8. drinking-up time,
  9. drinkwater,
  10. drinkwater, john

Origin of drinking fountain

First recorded in 1855–60
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British Dictionary definitions for drinking fountain

drinking fountain

noun

a device for providing a flow or jet of drinking water, usually in public places
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