Fountain

A fountain is an arrangement where water if forced into the air under pressure, creating a jet. The pressure may be gravitational, or may be produced by a motor driven pump.

A famous fountain rises from the surface of Lake Geneva. However, many fountains are located in small, artificial ornamental ponds, and often they are surrounded by statuary.

Some more specific meanings:

• In Islam a fountain is the name of the place in the Mosque where worshippers can wash before Prayer.
• A water fountain is a tap and basin arrangement designed to provide drinking water.

Some famous fountains:

• The Jet d'Eau in Lake Geneva
• Manneken Pis in Brussels
• The Trafalgar Square fountains in London.
• The garden fountains of the Palace of Versailles near Paris.