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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Although Venice restaurants commonly make the spritz with Select Aperitivo or Campari, an Aperol spritz is made with three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol and one part soda water, then served over ice with an orange slice. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Make a batch, store it in a cool, dark place, and use it to add an extra layer of berry depth to cocktails like a basil spritz or French Kiss, or enjoy with a splash of soda water. — Sam O’Brien, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2026 Hibiscus Tea Top with soda water Method Add all ingredients except soda water to a shaker tin with ice. — John Kell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Strain over fresh ice in a tall glass and top with soda water. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 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

noun
: a beverage consisting of carbonated water

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