wellspring

noun

well·​spring ˈwel-ˌspriŋ How to pronounce wellspring (audio)
Synonyms of wellspringnext
: a source of continual supply
a wellspring of information

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The tour guide was a wellspring of information. the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
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While tech billionaires such as Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen may see empathy and introspection as weaknesses, those traits are the beating heart of literature and art, the wellspring of creativity and human connection. — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 The library instead has an online donation portal that's seen a wellspring of financial support since Monday. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026 There is absolutely no wellspring of untapped energy in the country in favor of relaxing gun laws. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 For much of her defining run, Lizzo was emblematic of an idyllic extramusical experiment, her songs a wellspring for yas queen enthusiasm. — Sheldon Pearce, NPR, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wellspring

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wellspring was before the 12th century

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wellspring

noun
well·​spring ˈwel-ˌspriŋ How to pronounce wellspring (audio)
1
: a source of continual supply
2
: fountainhead sense 1
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