soda fountain

American  

noun

1. a counter, as in a restaurant or drugstore, at which sodas, ice cream, light meals, etc., are served.

2. a container from which soda water is dispensed, usually through faucets.

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soda fountain British  

noun

1. a counter that serves drinks, snacks, etc

2. an apparatus dispensing soda water

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Etymology

Origin of soda fountain

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

For me, the most novel recipes are found in the drinks section, which includes recipes for egg creams, tart shrubs and sweet syrups—nods to the elaborate soda fountains that flourished in the past century.

From The Wall Street Journal

Department stores, antiques shops and an old-fashioned soda fountain visited by generations have come and gone from the city’s historic core, but the park and its electric tile fountain have endured.

From Los Angeles Times

The pair have grand plans, hoping for a larger enchanted forest and even someday an old-fashioned soda fountain.

From Los Angeles Times

For decades, the cola wars played out in Super Bowl commercials and fast food soda fountains, in taste tests and vending machine allegiances.

From Salon

Two hundred water, juice and soda fountains were installed in the Olympic Village prior to the Games beginning.

From Salon

Related Words

• bar
• cafeteria
• coffee shop
• diner
• dining room
• inn
• outlet
• saloon