soda water

noun

1
: a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate with some acid added to cause effervescence
2
a
: a beverage consisting of water highly charged with carbon dioxide
b

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Essentially a cocktail made with shochu and soda water, the popular Japanese drink is usually flavored with fruit. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025 Made with champagne, elderflower liqueur, fresh watermelon juice, and a squeeze of lime, it can also easily be turned into a mocktail using sparkling cider or soda water. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025 Top with soda water and garnish with lemon peel and thyme. Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The cocktail has only three ingredients: vodka, lemon juice, and soda water. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soda water

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of soda water was in 1799

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“Soda water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soda%20water. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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soda water

noun
: a beverage consisting of carbonated water

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