drink·ing fountain

(drĭng′kĭng)

A device equipped with a nozzle that provides a stream of drinking water for public use.

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drinking fountain

a device for providing a flow or jet of drinking water, usually in public places

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drink′ing foun`tain

a water fountain that ejects a jet of water for drinking without a cup.

[1855–60]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

drinking fountain - a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water

bubbler, water fountain

fountain - a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

Translations

bebedouro

drinking fountain

n → fontanella

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