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FOWNT-in/ˈfaʊntɪn/

A fountain is a structure that sends water up into the air, often in a park or town square. Countable: a fountain, fountains. Sit by the fountain; a drinking fountain is for water to drink. A pond is still water; a fountain moves. Not mountain (a high hill) — extra t and different meaning.

Meaning

A structure that sends water up into the air, often in a park.

Examples

• “The children sat by the fountain.”
• “Do not throw coins in this fountain.”
• “The fountain is off in the winter.”

Good to know

a fountain (water up in the air). Contrast: pond (still). Mix-up: mountain. drinking fountain.

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