fount

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈfau̇nt How to pronounce fount (audio)
: fountain, source
a fount of knowledge

fount

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈfänt How to pronounce fount (audio) ˈfau̇nt How to pronounce fount (audio)
British
: a type font

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Noun
On view are copies of a mass-market 1977 book featuring the Renaissance master’s anatomical drawings; Basquiat owned a copy, a fount of inspiration for him. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 In Linklater’s eyes, college symbolizes a fount of opportunity, a place where people can reinvent themselves, try on different identities, and embrace self-exploration. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 The whole supporting cast is great, but look out for Saskia Chana as Leila’s best friend Deniz, a fount of withering lines delivered with deadpan panache. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 William Shakespeare was a fount of dramatic innovation, his plays stuffed to the gills with memorable characters and scenarios. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fount

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French funte, founte, from Latin font-, fons

Noun (2)

French fonte, from Middle French — more at font entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1683, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fount was in the 15th century

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“Fount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fount. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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fount

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ˈfau̇nt
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