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Meaning of fountain

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fountain

Pronunciation:[ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩]

noun

Definitions

  1. A natural source of water; a spring.

  2. An artificial, usually ornamental, water feature (usually in a garden or public place) consisting of one or more streams of water originating from a statue or other structure.

  3. The structure from which an artificial fountain can issue.

  4. A reservoir from which liquid can be drawn.

verb

Definitions

  1. To flow or gush as if from a fountain.

    Example: Lava fountained from the volcano.