foun·tain 
/ˈfaʊntn̩/ noun
plural foun·tains /ˈfaʊntn̩/ noun [count] 1 a : a device or structure that sends a stream of water into the air in a garden, park, etc.
▪ an elaborate marble fountain ▪ The crowd gathered around the fountain in the plaza. ; also : the water that rises from a fountain
▪ a fountain of water — see also drinking fountain, soda fountain
b : something that rises into the air like a fountain of water
▪ a fountain of flame/sparks 2 : the source of something
▪ She is a fountain [=fount] of knowledge/wisdom. ▪ an endless fountain of inspiration
▪ an elaborate marble fountain ▪ The crowd gathered around the fountain in the plaza. ; also : the water that rises from a fountain
▪ a fountain of water — see also drinking fountain, soda fountain
b : something that rises into the air like a fountain of water
▪ a fountain of flame/sparks
▪ She is a fountain [=fount] of knowledge/wisdom. ▪ an endless fountain of inspiration
