soft drink

noun

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

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

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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 The plan also shifts $79 million in sales tax revenue from candy, soft drinks and grooming products — money that normally funds capital construction — into the operating budget. Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 Admission, popcorn and soft drinks are free. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026 Drinking ginger ale also helps travelers avoid a common problem with other, fizzier soft drinks like Diet Coke, which requires extra time for the bubbles to dissipate, especially at high altitude. Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft drink

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soft drink was in 1843

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“Soft drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20drink. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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