water fountain

Noun

Meaning

water fountain (plural water fountains)

A mechanical device designed to dispense small quantities of drinking water, usually in a public place such as a school or office.

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Last week I went to drink out of a water fountain at this downtrodden facility so badly in need of repair, and no water came out. Source: Internet

In July of 1956, playground and restroom facilities were built at the park, a water fountain added in 1964, and finally the wading pool in the mid-late 1960s. Source: Internet

Isn’t it reminiscent of a time when we raced to be the first to cross the finish line on the school playground, or scurrying to arrive at the water fountain before others? Source: Internet

It always bothered her that there was no water fountain. Source: Internet

Last year we installed a water fountain on site, offering free refills of still and sparkling water, and we asked all visitors to bring their reusable water bottles. Source: Internet

Some time between June and October someone broke the water fountain in the yard. Source: Internet

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