Definition & Meaning of "water fountain"

Water fountain

NOUN

a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water

Example

The water fountain produced a harmonious trickle, adding serenity to the park.

Let's take a break from our hike and wet our whistles at the water fountain.

The segregated water fountains marked the racial segregation present in society.

The stubborn janitor had been refusing to fix the broken water fountain for weeks, but the principal knew that kind words would unlock an iron door, so he approached the janitor gently and respectfully and finally the janitor agreed to make the repairs.