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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No fancy ingredients or skills are needed to make this refreshing drink, just vodka, lemon juice, and soda water. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 Top with soda water, stir with straw or a spoon to balance and fully dilute. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Top with additional ice and the soda water. Midwest Living, 14 May 2026 The watermelon spritz combines Prosecco, watermelon, Campari, limoncello and soda water. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soda water

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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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