fount Meaning & Definition
What Does Fount Mean?
Fount is used as a noun meaning Synonym of fountain (“a natural source of water”); a spring. It is also used to mean A device from which poultry may drink; a waterer. As a verb, it means Alternative form of found (past tense of find).
Word Facts for Fount
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /faʊnt/ |
| Synonyms | face, typeface and font |
| Plural | founts |
Fount Definition (Noun)
- Synonym of fountain (“a natural source of water”); a spring.
- A device from which poultry may drink; a waterer.
- That from which something proceeds; an origin, a source.
He is a real fount of knowledge!
Noun
- Archaic spelling of font.
Fount as a Verb
- Alternative form of found (past tense of find)
Noun
- Something from which water flows.
- A device from which poultry may drink.
- That from which something flows or proceeds; a source.
He is a real fount of knowledge!
Noun
- A typographic font.
Synonyms of Fount
Fount synonyms and antonyms →Fount in a Sentence
He is a real fount of knowledge!
Word Forms & Grammar
fount (plural founts)
fount
Words That Rhyme With Fount
Origin of Fount
Origin 1: Clipping of fountain, on the pattern of the pair mount, mountain.[1]
Origin 2: A variant of font, influenced by fount (etymology 1) being a synonym of font (“natural source of water, spring”).[2]
Origin 3: Variant of found.
Common Questions About Fount
Is fount a noun or a verb?
Fount is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for fount?
Words with a similar meaning to fount include face, typeface and font. See the full list of fount synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fount?
The plural of fount is founts.