Source

/sɔːrs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained.

The library is a great source of information.

A resource from which energy, materials, or information is derived.

Solar power is a renewable source of energy.

A document, publication, or other material that provides information or evidence regarding a subject.

He cited several sources in his research paper.

An author or creator of a work of art, literature, or music.

The source of the quote was not mentioned.

verb

To obtain from a particular source.

We need to source our materials from sustainable suppliers.

To supply or provide (something) from a particular source.

The restaurant sources its ingredients locally.

Middle English, from Old French 'sourse', from Latin 'sors' meaning 'to flow'.

source of information

A person or document that provides reliable details.

source material

A primary document or resource used for reference.

in source

Referring to a connection with the origin.

resource

A supply from which benefit is produced.

references

Items or sources cited for evidence or support.

data

Facts and statistics collected for analysis.

Main influencer or origin of gossip.

She’s the source of all the drama around here.

To obtain information or content.

I’ve got to source some good quotes for my article.