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- pronunciation:
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| definition 1: |
A fountain is a spray of water made by a machine. A fountain is also the thing that the water flows from.
We like to watch the fountains in the park downtown. The water goes up high in the air. When it's hot outside, it feels cool next to the fountain.
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| definition 2: |
The fountain of something is the source or beginning of it.
Josh is a fountain of ideas and can always think of something to do. |
| derivation: |
fountained (adj.) |
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