fountain pen

noun

1. a pen with a refillable reservoir that provides a continuous supply of usually fluid ink to its point.

fountain pen

noun

1. a pen the nib of which is supplied with ink from a cartridge or a reservoir in its barrel

Word History and Origins

Origin of fountain pen¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

Its reappearance a couple of weeks ago was so unexpected that the fountain pen community, which makes up a small but passionate corner of the office supplies market, was agog.

From New York Times

The menu was signed in fountain pen by six influential Chinese statesmen, including Mao and Premier Zhou Enlai.

From Seattle Times

This time the plan gets the fountain pen and cartridge paper treatment - a treaty, an agreement between two countries recognised internationally.

From BBC

This was particular relevant in his own case, the King said, after the "vicissitudes I have faced with frustratingly failing fountain pens this past year".

From BBC

The duchess revealed that as an adult she still has the collecting bug but nowadays it is fountain pens and watches that she favours.

From BBC