soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
c
: sodium
often used in combination
soda-feldspar
nitrate of soda
2
b
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.
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Zero Proof package includes zero-proof cocktails, alcohol-free sparkling wine and beer, sodas, juices, still and sparkling bottled water, specialty coffees, milkshakes and more. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025 But it's also affected by public policy, like soda taxes or clean water regulations and accessibility. Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025 Wheatley mixes the constant sounds of gunfire and dynamite extremely loud in the mix, accentuating their impact by having bodies fly across rooms and ricochet off of walls after being blasted with ammunition the length and thickness of a soda can. Katie Rife, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025 Always Test Before Cleaning With Baking Soda Baking soda can work wonders when cleaning and lifting difficult stains. Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soda

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of soda was in 1558

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“Soda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soda. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
2
b
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

Medical Definition

soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)

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