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1. : a spring that is the source of a stream. 2. : principal source : origin. Did you know? When it first entered English in the late 16th century, fountainhead was used only in a literal sense—to refer to the source of a stream.
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a decorative object made of stone, metal, etc. with a small opening that water comes out of as part of a fountain (= a decorative stream of water in a garden, lake, etc.): The yard is full of huge blue and green glazed pots, tiles, plaques and decorative fountainheads. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
noun. a fountain or spring from which a stream flows; the head heads or source of a stream. a chief source of anything: a fountainhead of information. fountainhead. / ˈfaʊntɪnˌhɛd /.
2 meanings: 1. a spring that is the source of a stream 2. a principal or original source.... Click for more definitions.
Definitions of fountainhead. noun. the source of water from which a stream arises. synonyms: head, headspring. see more. noun. an abundant source. synonyms: well, wellspring. see more.
Definition of fountainhead noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The word 'fountainhead' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe a person or thing that is the original source of ideas or other creative work. For example, you could say "He is a fountainhead of creativity, constantly coming up with new, innovative ideas.".
