1. natural springs that are sources of water flowing from the ground
2. original sources or fountainheads of something, especially ideas, emotions, or inspiration
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The ancient wellsprings provided fresh water for the entire village.
• Mountain wellsprings fed the crystal-clear streams below.
• Her childhood experiences were the wellsprings of her creativity.
• The university became one of the wellsprings of scientific innovation.
• These philosophical texts are wellsprings of wisdom for many scholars.
• The artist drew from deep wellsprings of emotion in her work.
• Natural wellsprings dotted the landscape throughout the valley.