soda fountain

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.

soda fountain

noun

1. a counter that serves drinks, snacks, etc
2. an apparatus dispensing soda water

Word History and Origins

Origin of soda fountain¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

He also capitalized on other novelties, installing a soda fountain that drew the flappers of the 1920s and staging pogo stick demonstrations on the store’s roof.

From Washington Post

Its classic drink mixer was ubiquitous at soda fountains and drug stores across North America.

From Popular-Science

It was naturally a Jewish soda-fountain owner who lamented the violence afflicting the Sharks and the Jets.

From The Daily Beast

It was a magic soda fountain, as the children soon found out, and they could have all the soda water they wished at any time.

From Project Gutenberg

I know where there is a fine soda-fountain near here, and they serve the best ice cream!

From Project Gutenberg

We could get it at a soda fountain in the drug store yonder; but its better in the native quarter right down this street.

From Project Gutenberg

If I admired the soda fountain and the sausage chains, I almost worshipped the partner, Mr. Wilner.

From Project Gutenberg

She visited a soda fountain and ate ice cream, emerged again, and finally engaged a taxicab.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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