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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Wipe the seal with a soft cloth dipped in some warm baking soda water and dry completely before closing the door. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026 The lack of specificity there is deliberate—sometimes the ginger is ginger ale, sometimes ginger beer, sometimes ginger syrup and soda water, while the lemon is sometimes peel or juice, and the whiskey sometimes blended or rye. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026 In recent years, bars across the city have started offering mocktails and non-alcoholic beer and wine so teetotalers aren't limited to soda water and lime. Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026 Check out the Coconut Wireless (featuring pineapple, coconut, ginger, allspice and almond), the Zero Proof (apple spice, soda water, citrus, cranberry and ginger) or the Pivot (ARU coffee and coconut horchata syrup). Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 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 20 Jan. 2026.

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soda water

noun
: a beverage consisting of carbonated water

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