soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage

especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The morning will also feature games, crafts, giveaways, prizes and a lunch with hot dogs, chips and soft drinks provided. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Since there was little of value, the men took rice, groundnuts, soft drinks, and powdered milk. — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

The recycling plan — known as the Producer Responsibility Program — will be funded by fees collected from the companies that create packaging for products such as soft drinks, egg cartons, soup cans and home-delivery boxes. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 31 July 2026

In the meantime, there are soft drinks and fresh juices like soursop. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for soft drink

• bethink
• downlink
• groupthink
• hoodwink
• rethink
• uplink
• blink
• brink
• chink
• cinque
• clink
• dink

Kids Definition

soft drink

noun

: a sweet flavored beverage containing no alcohol

especially : soda pop