cola

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plural of colon

cola

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noun

co·​la ˈkō-lə How to pronounce cola (audio)
: a carbonated soft drink colored usually with caramel and flavored usually with extracts from kola nuts
1
cost-of-living adjustment
2
cost-of-living allowance

Examples of cola in a Sentence

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In Pakistan, local brands have made inroads into its fast-growing cola market as some consumers avoid US brands. Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025 The brand’s classic cherry cola was first introduced in 1988, USA Today reported. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025 Finally, there’s Hogan’s Powerbomb, made with Bacardi Rum, orgeat, Fever Tree cola, and lime. Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 According to the official tasting notes, there are flavors of red fruit, cola, vanilla, and barrel spice on the palate, with a warm, lingering finish. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cola

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from Coca-Cola, a trademark

First Known Use

Noun

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cola was in 1920

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“Cola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cola. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

cola

noun
co·​la
ˈkō-lə
: a sweet usually caffeinated carbonated soft drink typically colored with caramel and having a flavoring from kola nuts

Medical Definition

cola

plural of colon

Legal Definition

COLA

abbreviation
ˈkō-lə
1
cost-of-living adjustment
2
cost-of-living allowance

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