fountains
Pronunciation: [ˈfaʊn.tɪnz]
Context: “nature”
(noun) A fountain is a structure that shoots water into the air. It's often found in parks or gardens. People enjoy looking at them, and sometimes they even sit by them to relax.
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The fountain in the park was beautiful and made a lovely sound as the water splashed.
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The fountain at the mall was broken and didn't have any water running.
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Can you hear the water from the fountain nearby?
Context: “art and architecture”
(noun) A fountain can also be an artistic piece, often decorated and designed to be a centerpiece in a public space. These can be very detailed and beautiful.
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The artist created an amazing fountain that drew everyone's attention in the square.
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The old fountain had lost its charm and was no longer a main attraction.
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What do you think about adding a fountain as a piece of art in our garden?
Context: “source”
(noun) In a different context, a fountain can refer to the source of something, like where ideas or creativity come from. It's a way to describe where something begins.
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The team was a fountain of ideas during the brainstorming session.
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Without new inspiration, the artist felt like his creativity was almost a dry fountain.
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What kind of experiences act as a fountain for your inspiration?