springhead

/ˈsprɪŋhɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A spring of water; a source of water that flows from the ground, especially one that bubbles up or overflows.

“The park ranger explained the importance of preserving the natural springhead that fed into the nearby stream.”

2. noun

A small river or stream that flows from a spring.

“The hikers had to navigate through the shallow waters of the springhead before reaching the main river.”

Synonyms

  • fountain
  • source
  • spring

Antonyms

  • drain
  • outlet