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Soda fountain — is a term referring to the carbonated drink dispensers found in fast food restaurants and convenience stores. These devices combine syrup (commonly dispensed from a Bag In Box), carbon dioxide, and water to make soft drinks.By extension, the term … Wikipedia
Soda fountain — Soda So da, n. [It., soda, in OIt., ashes used in making glass, fr. L. solida, fem. of solidus solid; solida having probably been a name of glasswort. See {Solid}.] 1. (Chem.) (a) Sodium oxide or hydroxide. (b) Popularly, sodium carbonate or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
soda fountain — soda fountains N COUNT A soda fountain is a counter in a drugstore or café, where snacks and non alcoholic drinks are prepared and sold. [AM] … English dictionary
soda fountain — soda .fountain n AmE a place in a shop at which drinks, ice cream etc were served in the past … Dictionary of contemporary English
soda fountain — ☆ soda fountain n. a counter with equipment for making and serving soft drinks, sodas, sundaes, etc … English World dictionary
soda fountain — noun Date: 1824 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 … New Collegiate Dictionary
soda fountain — 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. [1815 25, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
soda fountain — noun a) a counter, in a shop, at which sodas, ice creams etc are prepared and served b) an apparatus for dispensing soda water … Wiktionary
soda fountain — noun N. Amer. a device dispensing soda water or soft drinks. ↘a shop or counter selling drinks from such a device … English new terms dictionary
soda fountain — so′da foun tain n. 1) a counter, as in a restaurant or drugstore, at which sodas, ice cream, light meals, etc., are served 2) an apparatus for dispensing soda water, usu. through faucets • Etymology: 1815–25, amer … From formal English to slang
