Phrase guide

soda fountain

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A counter in a shop, at which sodas, ice creams, etc. are prepared and served.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An apparatus for dispensing carbonated soft drinks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An apparatus for dispensing soda water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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4

noun

Meaning 4

an apparatus for dispensing soda water

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: apparatus, setup

5

noun

Meaning 5

a counter where ice cream and sodas and sundaes are prepared and served

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: bar

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: koeldrankmasjien — machine that dispenses soda
  • Finnish: juoma-automaatti — machine that dispenses soda
  • Polish: bar z napojami gazowanymi — machine that dispenses soda