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

Recent Examples on the Web One of the last remaining original soda fountains in the United States, MacAlpine’s Diner & Soda Fountain has fed Phoenix for almost 100 years. Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2024 Larry would drop by to see Ray Flowers, a Black man who ran the soda fountain at Smith’s and later worked as a maintenance supervisor in Montgomery County’s public schools. Marc Fisher, Washington Post, 24 July 2024 Five-cent coffee, soda fountain treats, antiques, and a retro jukebox are all part of the appeal. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 July 2024 This loveseat has some old-school soda fountain vibes in a very good way. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for soda fountain 

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Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

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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