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noun
A mechanical device designed to dispense small quantities of drinking water, usually in a public place such as a school or office.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see water, fountain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: drinking fountain, bubbler
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Broader terms: fountain
History
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Across languages
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