soft drink

noun

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

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Another less conventional item on the menu is the Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie, which takes the flavor of the soft drink and transforms it into a dessert, as well as Cheesy G Sliders, small sandwiches made with a crispy corn shell and several layers of cheese. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026 Swig serves specialty drinks called dirty sodas featuring a classic soft drink base with other flavors, fruits and creams added in. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026 The complimentary minibar, stocked with New Harbor Distillery gin and whisky, South African wines and craft beer, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and local snacks, is a nice touch. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026 How to Make a Yellow Jacket Trap Prepare the soft drink bottle. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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