The difference between Fount and Waterer

When used as nouns, fount means something from which water flows, whereas waterer means one who waters plants.


check bellow for the other definitions of Fount and Waterer

  1. Fount as a noun:

    Something from which water flows.

  2. Fount as a noun:

    A device from which poultry may drink.

  3. Fount as a noun (figuratively):

    That from which something flows or proceeds; a source.

    Examples:

    "He is a real fount of knowledge!"

  1. Fount as a noun (typography, British, dated):

    A typographic font.

  1. Waterer as a noun:

    One who waters plants.

  2. Waterer as a noun:

    One who waters down, or dilutes, something.

  3. Waterer as a noun:

    A device used for watering.

    Examples:

    "She installed an automatic waterer for her garden."

  4. Waterer as a noun:

    A device from which livestock or poultry may drink.

    Examples:

    "Clean the chicks' waterer each time you refill it."

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