soda fountain
Counter serving floats
A soda fountain is a counter or establishment where carbonated drinks, ice cream sodas, and sundaes are served, often found in drugstores or diners.
The term also refers to the apparatus itself—the equipment that dispenses carbonated water and flavored syrups.
Soda fountains were social gathering spots in American towns through much of the 20th century, though they've largely disappeared.
We stopped at the old drugstore's soda fountain for a root beer float.
Flat service surface
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
- waitressFemale restaurant attendant
- menuList of available dishes
milkshake · malt · sundae · grill · jukebox · specials · short-order · luncheonette
PO₄ ion compound
- limeadeSweetened citrus beverage
- orangeadeSweetened citrus beverage
- maltedConverted grain for brewing
- sasparillaHerbal carbonated beverage
Decade after WWII
- AmericanaHeritage artifacts or music
- vintageQuality from past eras
- greaserMachinery lubricator or fifties tough
- drive-inVenue serving seated motorists
rock-n-roll · roller-skates · pinball · chrome · doo-wop · bobby-soxer · letterman
Flow-directing pipe fitting
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- carbonationGas dissolved in liquid
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- spigotLiquid flow controller
Ages thirteen through nineteen
- after-schoolFollowing final bell
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- friendsVoluntary close relations
meetup · dating · flirting · gossip · community · weekend · evening · rendezvous
counter
Flat service surface
- stoolBackless sitting furniture
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
- waitressFemale restaurant attendant
menu · milkshake · malt · sundae · grill · jukebox · specials · short-order · luncheonette · chrome
phosphate
PO₄ ion compound
sasparilla · float · frappe · spritzer
1950s
Decade after WWII
- AmericanaHeritage artifacts or music
- vintageQuality from past eras
- greaserMachinery lubricator or fifties tough
drive-in · rock-n-roll · roller-skates · pinball · chrome · doo-wop · bobby-soxer · letterman
nozzle
Flow-directing pipe fitting
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- carbonationGas dissolved in liquid
- pumpFluid-moving machine
spigot · tap · valve · siphon · jet · stream · pour · refill · lever · button
teens
Ages thirteen through nineteen
- after-schoolFollowing final bell
- socializingEngaging with others recreationally
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
friends · meetup · dating · flirting · gossip · community · weekend · evening · rendezvous · regulars
- refill stationsink refill, bulk bins
- concession standpopcorn machine, popcorn popper, cotton candy machine, hot dog roller, drink dispenser
- dinersdiner, diner booth, counter stool, counter seating, booth
- ice cream shopice cream parlor, parlor, scoop, scoops, sundae
- old-fashionedantique, antiques, gramophone, phonograph, horse and buggy
- Retrovintage, retro, throwback, record players, old-school
soda fountainfast food restaurant
Speedy prepared meal outlet
drive-thru · ghost kitchen · delivery app · Starbucks · food court
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