Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
soda-jerk
noun
ˈsoʊ.də ˌdʒɜrk
Definition
A soda-jerk is a person who prepares and serves soft drinks at a soda fountain, traditionally in a diner or ice cream parlor.
Examples
- In the 1950s, a soda-jerk could be found mixing milkshakes and serving root beer floats at the local diner.
- She started her career as a soda-jerk before moving on to become a chef.
Meaning
The term originates from the practice of pulling or ‘jerking’ the lever on a fountain soda dispenser to serve carbonated beverages.
Synonyms
- ice cream man
- soda fountain attendant
