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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The toy store and the soda fountain at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel were all walking distance. Chris Wallace, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025 Stacey Wescott | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Beyond the soda fountain For some chains, beverages have taken center stage as an area for improvement — and future sales growth. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025 Grab a seat at the counter and order from a menu of soda fountain favorites. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025 For a sweet treat, swing by the Scoop Shop, a soda fountain serving seasonal gelato scoops and snacks at the Manor Pool, the property’s all-ages swim area. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 7 Mar. 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 4 May. 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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