soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

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Admission, popcorn and soft drinks are free. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025 The area can only be accessed by guests who buy a soft drink, champagne or a signature mocktail with cookies which come at an eye-watering cost. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 In addition to those eight deals, McDonald’s is also offering a Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal deal, which includes hash browns and a small coffee for $5, and an $8 Big Mac with medium fries and medium soft drink for a limited time. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025 Minibars are regularly stocked with wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks, and are included in the room rate. Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025 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 17 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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