soft drink

noun

Synonyms of soft drinknext
: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

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The event includes raffle items, silent auction, Family Fun Zone, food, beer, wine and soft drinks. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 The retailer’s new soft drink lineup includes apple, grapefruit, lemon lime and cola flavors now rolling out to stores. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 May 2026 Modern stay-tabs evolved directly from Fraze’s original concept, which reshaped the soft drink and beer industries. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026 At the on-site farm-to-table restaurant, Star Hill Provisions, the kitchen offers Fever Tree sodas, soft drinks, coffee and tea as non-alcoholic options. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft drink

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soft drink was in 1843

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“Soft drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20drink. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

noun
: a sweet flavored beverage containing no alcohol
especially : soda pop

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