fountain pen

American  

noun

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

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fountain pen British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of fountain pen

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

I pick up her fountain pen and just as I’ve circled the listings to mark the Danneman addresses, I hear the front door swing open.

From Literature

The habit stayed, though it evolved into fountain pens, good paper, journaling and writing letters.

From The Wall Street Journal

After handing him his fountain pen and the receipt, she popped a whole chocolate in her mouth all at once, as she had often seen Lady Constance do.

From Literature

“All I need do is bring my notes from orations class, some paper, and my new fountain pen.”

From Literature

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.

From The Wall Street Journal