fountain fountain /ˈfaʊntən/

noun

1. () A structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises  ( fountain )
   a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
    We installed a small fountain in the garden to add some ambiance
   We installed a small fountain in the garden to add some ambiance
   
   
2. A plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water  ( fount , fountain )
   a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water
   
3. An artificially produced flow of water  ( fountain , jet )
   an artificially produced flow of water
   
4. A natural flow of ground water  ( fountain , natural spring , outflow , outpouring , spring )
   a natural flow of ground water
     The bubbling spring provided a refreshing source of pure water, quenching their thirst.
   The bubbling spring provided a refreshing source of pure water, quenching their thirst.