1. a source or origin of something
Usage: literary
2. a fountain or spring of water
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The library was a fount of knowledge for the curious student.
• She considered her grandmother a fount of wisdom.
• The ancient fount provided fresh water to the village.
• His creativity seemed to flow from an endless fount of inspiration.
• The old stone fount in the garden had been dry for years.
• Teachers often serve as a fount of guidance for their students.