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fountain in Dutch

fountain in Dutch is fontein, bron — fountain means a structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.

fountain in Dutch

fontein
noun
bron
noun
A source or origin of a flow (e.g., of favors or knowledge).

What does "fountain" mean?

  1. noun A structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
    "Children splashed around the fountain in the town square on a hot afternoon."
  2. noun A natural spring where water rises from the ground.
    "Clear water bubbled up from a fountain at the foot of the hill."
  3. noun A source or origin of something, such as knowledge or generosity.
    "Her grandfather was a fountain of wisdom and always had good advice."
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fountain in a sentence

  • Children splashed around the fountain in the town square on a hot afternoon.
  • A fountain in the hotel garden sprayed water high into the air.
  • Clear water bubbled up from a fountain at the foot of the hill.
  • Travellers once stopped to drink at the fountain beside the old road.

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What is "fountain" in Dutch?
"fountain" in Dutch is fontein, bron. fountain means: A structure that shoots or sprays water, often as a decoration in a public space.
How do you use "fountain" in a sentence?
Example: "Children splashed around the fountain in the town square on a hot afternoon." In Dutch, "fountain" is fontein, bron.
Are there other ways to say "fountain" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "fountain": fontein, bron.
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