fount

noun
UK: /faʊnt/
US: /faʊnt/

  1. A source of something, especially a positive quality.

    1. Her kindness was a fount of joy for everyone.
    2. The university is a fount of knowledge, attracting students worldwide for studying science.

  2. An original supply; a source of origin.

    1. The river is a fount of fresh water for the town.
    2. Her creativity was a never-ending fount of inspiration, leading to unique designs.

  3. An ornamental structure in a public place from which a stream of water flows.

    1. We met by the fount in the city park.
    2. The beautiful fount at the palace was created in the 17th century by famous sculptor.

Synonyms

origin spring wellspring reservoir source

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fount" in English means: A source of something, especially a positive quality., An original supply; a source of origin., An ornamental structure in a public place from which a stream of water flows..

The phonetic transcription of "fount" is /faʊnt/ in British English and /faʊnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fount": origin, spring, wellspring, reservoir, source.

Example usage of "fount": "Her kindness was a fount of joy for everyone.". More examples on the page.