soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Last fall, one of Petro’s locations in Lincoln − about 35 miles northeast of the state capital Springfield − had crew members fill dine-in customers’ initial soft drink order and deliver it to the table along with their meal. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024 All rooms also feature a small fridge stocked with soft drinks, trail mix, and hiking bars that are free to take. Juliet Izon, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for soft drink 

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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 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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