soda fountain

noun

1
: an apparatus with delivery tube and faucets for drawing soda water
2
: the equipment and counter for the preparation and serving of sodas, sundaes, and ice cream

Examples of soda fountain in a Sentence

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These ice cream bars transform the soda fountain classic into a portable popsicle. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 Health inspectors found rodent droppings under the soda fountain and unclean traps. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026 Since the classic soda fountain drink has enjoyed a resurgence lately, Sprite Cherry could be a good swap for its traditional ginger ale base. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 The drugstore opened in 1933; the soda fountain came in the 1950s. Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soda fountain

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of soda fountain was in 1820

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“Soda fountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soda%20fountain. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

soda fountain

noun
1
: a device for drawing soda water
2
: the equipment and counter for the preparation and serving of carbonated drinks, sodas, sundaes, and ice cream
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