wellspring Meaning & Definition
/ˈwɛlsprɪŋ/
What Does Wellspring Mean?
As a noun, wellspring means The source of water for a stream, spring or well; a fountainhead; a wellhead. It can also mean A perennial source of anything; a fountainhead of supply or emanation; resource.
Wellspring: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈwɛlsprɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | well, fountainhead and wellhead |
| Plural | wellsprings |
Wellspring Definition (Noun)
- The source of water for a stream, spring or well; a fountainhead; a wellhead.
- A perennial source of anything; a fountainhead of supply or emanation; resource.
Synonyms of Wellspring
Wellspring synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
wellspring (plural wellsprings)
Words That Rhyme With Wellspring
Origin of Wellspring
From Middle English wellespring, from Old English wiellspring, wiellġespring (“spring, fount, fountain”), corresponding to well + spring. More at well, spring.
Quick Answers About Wellspring
What part of speech is wellspring?
Wellspring is a noun.
What is another word for wellspring?
You can replace wellspring with words such as well, fountainhead and wellhead. See the full list of wellspring synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of wellspring?
The plural of wellspring is wellsprings.