soft drink

noun

Synonyms of soft drinknext
: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

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The best deal is a soft drink and hot dog for $15. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026 Nebraska banned the purchase of soda, soft drinks and energy drinks and planned to add candy. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Just before serving, stir lemon-lime soft drink into punch and garnish with apple stars and strawberries. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 But other foods — including prepared food, soft drinks and candy — are subject to the full sales tax rate of the county. — Mary Ramsey updated June 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft drink

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soft drink was in 1843

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soft drink

noun
: a sweet flavored beverage containing no alcohol
especially : soda pop

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