soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də How to pronounce soda (audio)
Synonyms of sodanext
1
a
: sodium carbonate
b
: sodium bicarbonate
c
: sodium
—often used in combination
soda-feldspar
nitrate of soda
2
a
: soda water sense 2a
b
: soda pop
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream
3
: the faro card that shows faceup in the dealing box before play begins

Examples of soda in a Sentence

I ordered fries and a soda.
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The front counter handwashing sink was blocked by cases of soda, pizza boxes and boxes of cups. — Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 One of these chambers contains a disc of fabric that is pre-wetted with water, one contains a foaming agent made up of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and sodium bicarbonate (the main component of baking soda), and one contains a drop of eye medication. — Ben Coxworth october 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 Tips to Decrease Soda Without Feeling Deprived Reducing soda intake does not have to be all-or-nothing. — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026 For instance, the agency allowed some states to ban enrollees from using food stamps to buy soda and candy, although a federal judge earlier this year ruled that the Agriculture Department exceeded its authority in implementing the rules. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soda

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Arabic suwwād, any of several saltworts from the ashes of which sodium carbonate is obtained

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of soda was in 1558

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soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
a
: sodium carbonate
b
: sodium bicarbonate
2
a
: soda water
b
: soda pop
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

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