soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
c
: sodium
often used in combination
soda-feldspar
nitrate of soda
2
b
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream
3
: the faro card that shows faceup in the dealing box before play begins

Examples of soda in a Sentence

I ordered fries and a soda.
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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Arabic suwwād, any of several saltworts from the ashes of which sodium carbonate is obtained

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of soda was in 1558

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Cite this Entry

“Soda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soda. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
2
b
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

Medical Definition

soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)

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