Word of the Day

wellspring

[wel-spring]

noun:

a source or supply of anything

Explanation

A wellspring is a deep source from which something flows, whether inspiration, creativity, or water. In fact, the word comes from the image of a literal spring that supplies endless water at its origin. Writers might describe imagination or curiosity as a wellspring that feeds their work. What's your wellspring?

Example: Her classes were a wellspring of inspiration that kept the young artists painting for hours.

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