fountain

Meanings

• noun

  A decorative water feature consisting of a large basin or pool fed by a pump or gravity, often ornamented with sculpture, and used for ornamental or decorative purposes.

  - "The town square featured a beautiful fountain in its center."
  - "Children played around the fountain, splashing water at each other."

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Pronunciation

1. [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

fount , syke , wellspring

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fountain
mountain , painting , rainment , grainting

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Variants

List of all variants of fountain that leads to same result
fountain , fountains , fountained , fountaining , fountain grass , fountain grasses , fountain pen , fountain pens , Fountain Valley , fountain of youth , drinking fountain , drinking fountains , soda fountain , soda fountains , water fountain

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Etymology

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The word 'fountain' comes from the Old French word 'fonte' meaning 'source' or 'spring'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest fountain is the 'Fontana di Trevi' in Rome, Italy.

2. The largest fountain in the United States is the 'Fountains of Bellagio' in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Related Concepts

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1. Water feature: A water feature is any type of structure designed to hold or distribute water for decorative or functional purposes.

2. Sculpture: A sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art, typically carved from stone or cast in metal.

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Culture

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Fountains have been used as symbols of wealth, power, and prosperity throughout history. They have been featured in various works of art, literature, and music. For instance, the Trevi Fountain in Rome is a famous tourist attraction, and the fountain scene in Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' ballet is iconic.

How to Memorize "fountain"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ornate basin filled with clear water.
   - Visualize water flowing gracefully from the fountain's spout.
   - Imagine people gathered around the fountain, enjoying its beauty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fountain' with the sound of water flowing.
   - Think of a beautiful garden or park when you hear the word 'fountain'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fountains Flow Freely' to remember the definition of a fountain.
   - Create a mental image of a fountain to help remember the word.

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