fountain of youth

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Meaning · English

A mythical source of eternal youth and vitality

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nguồn gốc của sự trẻ trung và sinh lực vĩnh cửu

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Literally: a fountain that restores youth
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She sought the fountain of youth through extensive exercise and healthy eating

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “fountain of youth” mean?

A mythical source of eternal youth and vitality Literally: a fountain that restores youth

Is “fountain of youth” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.