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

That includes a Montblanc and a limited-edition Conway Stuart that is a replica of a fountain pen from one of the “Indiana Jones” movies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

He wrote with a fountain pen, not a computer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2025

Long overshadowed by its ballpoint, gel and felt-tip rivals, the regal fountain pen, which has an internal reservoir for refillable ink, has enjoyed a modest resurgence in recent years.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2024

He was scratching rapidly at the second page, his fingers blue with ink, while Henry proofread the first one, dashing in subscripts and aspirants with his fountain pen.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt