wellspring

noun

well·​spring ˈwel-ˌspriŋ How to pronounce wellspring (audio)
: a source of continual supply
a wellspring of information

Examples of wellspring in a Sentence

The tour guide was a wellspring of information. the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
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Although Freaks and Geeks was canceled before the first season even finished airing, the teen dramedy has proven over time to be an incredible wellspring of talent. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024 And the wellspring of the collective Russian subconscious, according to Yaffa, is wiliness. Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2020 What began as a whim became not only a hit book of the same name, but also a wellspring of devoted clients. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024 So why not rely on yourself to be a wellspring of skills, understanding, and knowledge? Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wellspring 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wellspring was before the 12th century

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“Wellspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellspring. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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wellspring

noun
well·​spring ˈwel-ˌspriŋ How to pronounce wellspring (audio)
1
: a source of continual supply
2

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