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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Drinks include soft drinks, fruit teas and boba tea lattes, as well as a full bar serving draft beer, cocktails and NA beverages. Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026 Similar to sugary soft drinks, some research suggests that drinking a cup of 100% fruit juice daily can lead to weight gain. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026 Each meal includes a main, a bottomless side and a bottomless soft drink. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026 The beverages will be available for adults 21 and older and sold alongside alcohol and soft drinks. Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 27 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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