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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This family-run retro diner started as a soda fountain in the 1940s and expanded. Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 9 Oct. 2025 Inspectors found old food debris, residue and grease buildup on the floor below the fryer, on the floor in the office and below the soda fountain at the drive-thru. Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Besides being a local gathering spot with a soda fountain and ice cream, the pharmacy was the only place on the island to get a prescription filled. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2025 Then, came the soda fountains, glass bottles, and ubiquitous self-serve stations of today. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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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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