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

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Named after the beloved child star, the Shirley Temple has been a staple at family gatherings, diners, and soda fountains for decades, instantly recognizable for its cherry-red hue. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic. Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 Inspectors observed rodent droppings near the restaurant’s soda fountain. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025 Her father, Louis Greenfield, was an independent pharmacist who ran his own store, complete with a soda fountain. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 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 5 Oct. 2025.

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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