An American term for a carbonated soft drink dispensed directly from a soda fountain machine — the kind you get at fast-food restaurants, movie theaters, and convenience stores where you fill your own cup.
An American term for a carbonated soft drink dispensed directly from a soda fountain machine — the kind you get at fast-food restaurants, movie theaters, and convenience stores where you fill your own cup. Fountain drinks are distinct from canned or bottled sodas in taste (the CO2 ratio is often higher) and in culture (the free refill is a sacred institution). Americans have strong opinions about which chains serve the best fountain Coke.
He always upgraded to the large fountain drink because the free refills made it feel like a better deal.
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(UK, Upper Midwestern US, Western US, Philippines) A device in a public place that provides water to drink.
(US, Canada) A mechanical device designed to dispense small quantities of drinking water, usually in a public place such as a school or office.
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A non-alcoholic, carbonated beverage such as fizzy lemonade or cola.
(Australia, colloquial) Any carbonated, usually sweet, non-alcoholic drink: a fizzy drink.
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(US) A soft drink dispensed from a soda fountain.
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