soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

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On the denim brand's website, fans can purchase a bundle featuring an exclusive pair of Apple Bubly Jeans and the soft drink drink as well as a tank top, keychain, mini denim clutch and iron-on patch. Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 Unlike the popular new dirty soda trend, which dresses up soft drinks with creamers, fruit purées and syrups, heavy soda is all about maximum sweetness and flavor. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025 In August, Hong Kong police arrested a 63-year-old man for allegedly adding urine to soft drinks in supermarkets. Peter Guo, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025 Admission, popcorn and soft drinks are free. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025 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 28 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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