soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də 

1

a

: sodium carbonate

b

: sodium bicarbonate

c

: sodium

—often used in combination

soda-feldspar

nitrate of soda

2

a

: soda water sense 2a

b

: soda pop

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

After this, you were given a highball (whisky and soda) using the color corresponding to your wristband given to you at the beginning of the tour. —Em Sauter, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

Of course, moderation has never been the point of dirty soda. —Emily Bloch, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2024

Guests don't have to go all out with their soda creations. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Sep. 2024

While the wholesale retailer's iconic hot dog and soda combo has sold for $1.50 since 1985, the total return on the company's stock has grown by an astronomical 59,152%, according to CNBC calculations. —Mike Winters, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024

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

Phrases Containing soda

• baking soda
• bicarbonate of soda
• caustic soda
• club soda
• cream soda
• nitrate of soda
• soda ash
• soda biscuit
• soda bread
• soda cracker
• soda fountain
• soda jerk
• soda lime
• soda pop
• soda water
• washing soda

Kids Definition

soda

noun

so·​da ˈsōd-ə 

1

a

: sodium carbonate

b

: sodium bicarbonate

2

a

: soda water

b

: soda pop

c

: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

Medical Definition

soda

noun

so·​da ˈsōd-ə 

: sodium carbonate

also : sodium bicarbonate