Source Definition & Meaning
source
- noun
- the place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the Italian beginning of the Renaissance"; "Jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River"; "communism's Russian root"
- a document (or organization) from which information is obtained; "the reporter had two sources for the story"
- anything that provides inspiration for later work
- a facility where something is available
- a person who supplies information
- someone who originates or causes or initiates something; "he was the generator of several complaints"
- (technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system; "a heat source"; "a source of carbon dioxide"
- anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies; "an infectious agent depends on a reservoir for its survival"
- a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to; "he carried an armful of references back to his desk"; "he spent hours looking for the source of that quotation"
- verb
- get (a product) from another country or business; "She sourced a supply of carpet"; "They are sourcing from smaller companies"
- specify the origin of; "The writer carefully sourced her report"
"Source" in song lyrics
See how source is used in real songs:
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"The plane change it's course, aimed at the source"
7L & Esoteric — Terrorist's Cell -
"When Biggie was named King of New York on the cover of The Source"
9th Prince f/ Suga Bang Bang — I Remember -
"Half of Cali' came to get with the source"
Above the Law — Encore
Words that rhyme with source
Usage tips for "source"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "source" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for source to find words that pair well.