Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

bubbler, noun

/bub-ler/

A drinking fountain.
Have you seen a bubbler around here? I'm parched!

Added on March 21, 2025 by Cherilyn D.

dime store, noun

A small store which sells minimal items specializing in nicknacks, candy, Hallmark cards, and hidden treasures in a desolate town.
Johnny went down to the dime store for a root-beer float.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

ice cream parlor

A brick and mortar business that sells ice cream, sherbert, and malteds.

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

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