drinking fountain

noun

: a fixture with nozzle that delivers a stream of water for drinking

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That means constructing trail systems and providing amenities such as bathrooms and drinking fountains in areas outside the state park may require multiple land agreements and time-consuming negotiations, according to a community needs report prepared for the state Natural Resources Agency. —

Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024 Pet drinking fountain: on sale for $16.99 Original price: $32.99 (Amazon ) This pet drinking fountain offers triple-action filtration, unique drinking options and is ultra-quiet. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2023 This ceramic drinking fountain holds 50 ounces of water and has a pump and filter. —

Simon Hill, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024 Aside from drinking fountains throughout the stadium, six water-refill stations are located near sections 101, 110, 120, 125, 127, and 322. —

Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drinking fountain

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of drinking fountain was in 1859

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“Drinking fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drinking%20fountain. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

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