SOFT DRINK Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

soft drink

noun

Definition of soft drink

as in pop

a cold beverage that is usually sweet, does not contain alcohol, and is often sold in bottles or cans the sandwich comes with chips and a soft drink

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Recent Examples of soft drink Modern stay-tabs evolved directly from Fraze’s original concept, which reshaped the soft drink and beer industries. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026 Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink. — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 By turning watch parties into product discovery moments, the brand reaches consumers precisely when soft drink consumption peaks, while reinforcing its positioning as a healthier alternative to traditional game-day beverages. — Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In the 1990s, the soft drink company ran a promotion and a Super Bowl commercial that featured the Harrier as a prize for accumulating 7 million points by drinking Pepsi products. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft drink

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soda

Noun

For example, the soda packs that are on sale were discounted last summer, as well, according to the Facebook page of a Walmart location in Texas.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Next, grab the baking soda and sprinkle on a damp rag or sponge and gently wipe down the shower door and tracks.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Definition of soda

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