water fountain
noun
1
chiefly US
: a machine that produces a small stream of water for drinking
2
: a device or structure that sends a stream of water into the air in a garden, park, etc.
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And took a drink out of a water fountain and would throw his cup away.
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
An old fur coat doubles as a water fountain.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
An indoor water fountain is also an eye-catching feature, placed inside a sunken area of the restaurant that offers an elevated feel.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Sunlight filters through an abundance of greenery to illuminate the Tudor-style main home’s entrance courtyard, where a water fountain greets owners and guests.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 14 May 2026
An old fur coat doubles as a water fountain.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
An indoor water fountain is also an eye-catching feature, placed inside a sunken area of the restaurant that offers an elevated feel.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Sunlight filters through an abundance of greenery to illuminate the Tudor-style main home’s entrance courtyard, where a water fountain greets owners and guests.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for water fountain
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“Water fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20fountain. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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