drinking fountain

noun

1. a water fountain that ejects a jet of water for drinking without a cup.

drinking fountain

noun

1. a device for providing a flow or jet of drinking water, usually in public places

Word History and Origins

Origin of drinking fountain¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Even their drinking fountain is famous: a urinal Papa lugged home in a stupor from his favorite bar.

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Speaking of shallow drinking dishes, I wouldn't use them, even before I ever heard of a drinking fountain.

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He joined some boys near the drinking fountain in the square, but took little part in their characteristic chatter.

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"We're going to set up a drinking fountain in the business square," Fanny explained.

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The right corner of the foreground is occupied by a drinking fountain; the corner at the left, by an advertising column.

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Exactly at midnight you will be in the southwest corner of the lobby, where there is a drinking fountain.

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Related Words

• water fountain