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soda fountain

n.
1. An apparatus with faucets for dispensing soft drinks and other beverages.
2. A lunch counter in a commercial establishment equipped for preparing and serving soft drinks, ice-cream dishes, or sandwiches.
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soda fountain

n
1. (Commerce) a counter that serves drinks, snacks, etc
2. (Cookery) an apparatus dispensing soda water
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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.
[1815–25, Amer.]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.soda fountain - a counter where ice cream and sodas and sundaes are prepared and servedsoda fountain - a counter where ice cream and sodas and sundaes are prepared and served
bar - a counter where you can obtain food or drink; "he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar"
2.soda fountain - an apparatus for dispensing soda water
apparatus, setup - equipment designed to serve a specific function
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soda fountain

n (Am) → chiosco delle bibite
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