fountain
Pronunciation: [ˈfaʊn.tɪn]
Context: "physical object"
(noun) a decorative structure that has water flowing from it. It can be found in parks, gardens, or public places. People enjoy looking at fountains because they are pretty and often make nice sounds.
Example
The fountain in the park is beautiful, especially at night when it is lit up.
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The fountain wasn't working today, so there was no water coming out.
Example
Have you seen the new fountain that was built near the library?
Context: "natural source"
(noun) a place where water comes out of the ground naturally. This type of fountain provides fresh water that people and animals can drink.
Example
The hikers found a fountain in the woods and filled their bottles with fresh water.
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There was no fountain near the campsite, so they had to bring their own water.
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Is there a fountain nearby where we can get some water?
Context: "drinks"
(noun) a machine that dispenses drinks, especially carbonated beverages, like soda. You often see these in restaurants and fast-food places.
Example
I love the soda fountain at the restaurant because I can mix different flavors.
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The soda fountain was out of order, so we couldn't get any drinks.
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Which drinks are available at the fountain over there?