Synonyms for
Fountains
Definition
A fountain is a structure that sends water up into the air, often in a decorative way.
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Common collocations
- water fountains
- chocolate fountains
- drinking fountains
- fountains of youth
- fountains of knowledge
- public fountains
- garden fountains
- fountains of inspiration
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Usage note
While 'fountains' can refer to natural springs, it most commonly denotes artificial structures that eject water. It can also be used metaphorically for sources of abstract things.
Example sentences
- The fountain in the center of the square is my favorite spot to relax.
- I love to watch the water dance in the fountain.
- My mom and dad took me to see the big fountain at the mall.
- The fountain in the garden makes me feel calm.
- The hotel had a giant fountain in the lobby.
Quotes
A fountain is like a smile; once you see it, you feel its effect!
The fountain of beauty is the heart and every generous thought illustrates the walls of your chamber.
The fountain of content must spring up in the mind, and he who hath so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition, will waste his life in fruitless efforts and multiply the grief which he purposes to remove.