fountain pen

noun

1. a pen with a refillable reservoir that provides a continuous supply of usually fluid ink to its point.

fountain pen

noun

1. a pen the nib of which is supplied with ink from a cartridge or a reservoir in its barrel

Word History and Origins

Origin of fountain pen¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

Since retiring, the 76-year-old has been more interested in exploring different types of nibs, the metal tip of a fountain pen, than impressing clients.

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She notes that only recently has she become smitten with fountain pens.

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He had carried an ink pot with him in battle and written in the diary with his fountain pen.

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He wrote with a fountain pen, not a computer.

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Its reappearance a couple of weeks ago was so unexpected that the fountain pen community, which makes up a small but passionate corner of the office supplies market, was agog.

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