The tour guide was a wellspring of information.
the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest
Recent Examples on the WebAnd the wellspring of the collective Russian subconscious, according to Yaffa, is wiliness.—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2020 What began as a whim became not only a hit book of the same name, but also a wellspring of devoted clients.—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024 So why not rely on yourself to be a wellspring of skills, understanding, and knowledge?—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 Cognitive psychologist Ruth Ann Atchley underscores the value of nature as a wellspring and resource for human creativity.—Anthony Fredericks, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wellspring
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Word History
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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