soda fountain
Americannoun
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a counter, as in a restaurant or drugstore, at which sodas, ice cream, light meals, etc., are served.
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a container from which soda water is dispensed, usually through faucets.
noun
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a counter that serves drinks, snacks, etc
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an apparatus dispensing soda water
Etymology
Origin of soda fountain
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Dana Andrews is a decorated bombardier who returns to the same soda fountain job he held before the war, discovering that military heroism doesn’t necessarily translate into peacetime opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Never mind that it was said to have been dreamed up by kids at a soda fountain that Short frequented and referred mainly to her upswept hairdo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
At times, I found myself fantasizing about nothing else in the world but the satisfying clunk of a torrent of ice from a self-serve soda fountain.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2023
And there is “a 1950s-style soda fountain where Crow’s staff fixes milkshakes.”
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2023
There was giggling from the stools in front of the soda fountain.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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