Synonyms

Fountain of Youth

American

noun

a fabled spring whose waters were supposed to restore health and youth, sought in the Bahamas and Florida by Ponce de León, Narváez, De Soto, and others.

Fountain of Youth Cultural

A fountain mentioned in folk tales as capable of making people young again.

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The Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León discovered Florida while searching for the Fountain of Youth.

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Fountain of Youth

Only one 3-year-old, Fountain of Youth winner Commandment, has a higher figure this year in a race longer than a mile, and that was by one point.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026

The centerpiece, the Fountain of Youth, will host nightly fireworks and laser shows spotlighting American pop culture legends.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2025

The colt finished third in the Florida Derby and was second in the Fountain of Youth.

From Washington Times ● May 4, 2023

And on March 4, Gulfstream has the Fountain of Youth, another major Derby prep, while San Anita has the Big Cap.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2023

“My niece plays your CD all the time. The Fountain of Youth, right?”

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar

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