noun
font
A source of a plentiful supply of something.
My grandmother is a font of stories about our town.
Etymology
The Latin word names a spring or source of water. The figurative sense extends that flowing supply to an abundant source of knowledge or other benefits.
More examples
- The museum guide is a font of information about ancient Egypt.
- Her travels provide a seemingly endless font of inspiration.
- Experienced nurses are fonts of practical advice for new parents.
Forms
font · fonts
Similar words
- source
- Names any origin or supplier, without implying abundance.
- wellspring
- Often suggests a deep, continuing source of inspiration or feeling.