soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də 

1

a

: sodium carbonate

b

: sodium bicarbonate

c

: sodium

—often used in combination

soda-feldspar

nitrate of soda

2

a

: soda water sense 2a

b

: soda pop

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The number is based on the price of four tickets from SeatGeek, plus parking, two beers, two sodas and four hotdogs. — Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Its North American beverage unit, which includes its namesake soda and Gatorade, among other brands, saw organic volume trends pick up, thanks to its functional hydration and zero-sugar drinks. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

The menu also includes bihari barbacoa tacos, Pakola soft-serve (a nod to the iconic green soda beloved across Pakistan), and elote chaat inspired by the Mexican flavors that Bakhrani was surrounded by during his childhood in Chicago. — Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

The dietitian emphasized that these findings don’t mean water and diet soda are nutritionally identical. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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

Phrases Containing soda

• baking soda
• bicarbonate of soda
• caustic soda
• club soda
• cream soda
• nitrate of soda
• soda ash
• soda biscuit
• soda bread
• soda cracker
• soda fountain
• soda jerk
• soda lime
• soda pop
• soda water
• washing soda

Rhymes for soda

• coda
• oda
• toda
• amphipoda
• copepoda
• decapoda
• gastropoda
• isopoda
• nematoda
• ostracoda
• pagoda

Kids Definition

soda

noun

so·​da ˈsōd-ə 

1

a

: sodium carbonate

b

: sodium bicarbonate

2

a

: soda water

b

: soda pop

c

: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

Medical Definition

soda

noun

so·​da ˈsōd-ə 

: sodium carbonate

also : sodium bicarbonate