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fountain

/ˈfaʊntɪn/

/ˈfaʊntən/

Translations

fountainnoun

fountains

/ˈfaʊntɪn/

/ˈfaʊntən/

фонтан

The park has a beautiful fountain in the center.

В парке в центре есть красивый фонтан.

Additional translations

Synonyms

water feature

fountainverb

fountained

Past Simple

fountained

Past Participle

fountaining

Gerund

/ˈfaʊn.tɪn/

/ˈfaʊn.tən/

бить фонтаном

The water began to fountain from the broken pipe.

Вода начала бить фонтаном из сломанной трубы.

Synonyms

burst forth

pour forth

well up

fountainadjective

/ˈfaʊn.tɪn/

/ˈfaʊn.tən/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., fountain pen, fountain water).

Synonyms

Definitions

fountainnoun

A structure that sends water into the air in a controlled manner, often for decorative purposes.

The park's central fountain was a popular spot for tourists to take photos.

A source or origin of something, often used metaphorically.

The library was a fountain of knowledge for the curious student.

A device or container from which a liquid can be drawn, such as a soda fountain.

The old-fashioned soda fountain at the diner served the best milkshakes in town.

A natural spring of water flowing to the surface of the earth.

Early settlers built their homes near a reliable fountain in the valley.

A jet or stream of liquid or other material that shoots upward or outward with force.

A fountain of sparks erupted from the welding torch.

fountainverb

To flow or spout like a fountain.

Water began to fountain from the broken pipe, flooding the basement.

fountainadjective

Related to, supplied by, or intended for use with a fountain.

He filled his canteen with cool fountain water.