Main Entry:

so·da

Pronunciation:

\ˈsō-də\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

1558

1 a: sodium carbonate b: sodium bicarbonate c: sodium —often used in combination <soda-feldspar><nitrate of soda>2 a: soda water 2a b: soda pop c: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream3: the faro card that shows faceup in the dealing box before play begins