soda water

noun

1
: a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate with some acid added to cause effervescence
2
a
: a beverage consisting of water highly charged with carbon dioxide
b

Examples of soda water in a Sentence

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Strain over fresh ice in a tall glass and top with soda water. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 People had their first taste of delicacies like soda water, Heinz ketchup, popcorn and bananas. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2026 The Rockets Red Glare ($13) features vodka, raspberry, lime juice, soda water and a Rocket Pop garnish, while the Zero Proof Pop ($7) combines raspberry, lime juice, soda water and a Rocket Pop. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 The technology has detected diphenhydramine — the active ingredient in Benadryl — in spirits and soda water with 100% accuracy. Lucy Glynn, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soda water

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of soda water was in 1799

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soda water

noun
: a beverage consisting of carbonated water

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