Fountainhead (Noun)
Meaning 1
The source of water from which a stream arises; "they tracked him back toward the head of the stream".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The hikers followed the stream to its fountainhead, a crystal-clear spring deep in the mountains.
- The fountainhead of the river was a natural wonder, with water bubbling out of the ground and flowing endlessly into the distance.
- After days of trekking, the explorers finally reached the fountainhead of the river, a breathtaking sight that exceeded their expectations.
- Geologists believe that the fountainhead of the ancient river was located in the nearby hills, where water from underground aquifers used to flow to the surface.
- The village was situated near the fountainhead of the stream, which provided fresh water for the residents and sustained the local ecosystem.
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Meaning 2
An abundant source; "she was a well of information".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.