soda fountain

• Balcão ou estabelecimento, geralmente em farmácia ou lanchonete, onde se serviam bebidas gaseificadas, sorvetes e lanches leves, popular na primeira metade do século XX.

A counter or establishment, typically in a pharmacy or diner, that served carbonated drinks, ice cream, and light snacks, popular in the early to mid-20th century.

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   A counter or machine that dispenses carbonated drinks, often found in diners or old-fashioned drugstores.

   Fonte de refrigerante

   • The old diner still has a classic soda fountain.
   • He ordered a cherry soda from the soda fountain.
   • Soda fountains were popular in the 1950s.

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   A counter in a shop or restaurant that serves ice cream, sundaes, and other sweet treats along with sodas.

   Balcão de sorvetes

   • The children sat at the soda fountain and ordered milkshakes.
   • She worked at the soda fountain during summer break.
   • The soda fountain offered a variety of flavored syrups.