fountains
word · lemma: fountain
Definition
Structures that send water into the air, often for decoration in parks, gardens, or public squares. They can also provide drinking water.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for decorative water features ('fountains in the park'), and for 'drinking fountains' (public water dispensers). Rarely used for fountain pens. Plural refers to more than one structure.
Spanish: fuentesPortuguese (BR): fontesPortuguese (PT): fontesChinese (Simplified): 喷泉Chinese (Traditional): 噴泉Hindi: फव्वारेArabic: نوافيرBengali: ঝরনা - পানির ঝরনাRussian: фонтаныJapanese: 噴水Vietnamese: đài phun nướcKorean: 분수Turkish: çeşmeler - fıskiyelerUrdu: فوارےIndonesian: air mancur
Example Sentences
The children played around the fountains all afternoon.
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Some fountains give clean water to drink.
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There are several fountains in the city park.
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Tourists love taking photos by the famous fountains.
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At night, the fountains are lit up with colorful lights.
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People often meet by the fountains before going to lunch.
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