Word info

wishing well

Speech parts

1. wishing well - Noun

2. wishing well - Verb

Meaning

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wishing well (plural wishing wells)

A well where, traditionally, wishes were thought to be granted, especially if coins were dropped into the water.

wishing well

present participle of wish well

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Examples

My mother-in-law fell down a wishing well. I was amazed; I never knew they worked. Les Dawson

Next time you're at a wishing well. Doesn't happen often. Next time you're at a wishing well ask to see the manager! Tell him you've been coming there for 10 years and none of your wishes have come true. Either you gimme my money back-or I'm shittin' in the well! George Carlin

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