fountain

noun
UK /ˈfaʊn.tɪn/
US /ˈfaʊn.tən/

A fountain is a place where water shoots up into the air.

The children laughed as they ran around the fountain in the park.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A source or origin of something that flows or comes forth in abundance.

The library was a fountain of knowledge for the whole town.

3. An ornamental structure in a pool or lake from which a jet of water is pumped into the air.

The grand fountain in front of the palace lit up at night.

4. A device that provides a supply of drinking water, often in a public place.

She stopped at the water fountain to take a quick drink.

5. A reservoir or container holding a liquid, such as ink in a pen.

He refilled the fountain pen before writing the letter.