fountain Definition

fountain
noun

1a. A jet or jets of water for ornamental effect;

Thesaurus: spray, jet, stream, spout, geyser, pump, spurt.
1b. A structure supporting this, consisting of a basin and statues, etc.
2. A jet of water for drinking.

Example: drinking fountain
3. A spring of water.

Thesaurus: source, spring, fountainhead.
4. A source of wisdom, etc.

Etymology: 15c: from French fontaine, from Latin fons fountain.