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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Nebraska banned the purchase of soda, soft drinks and energy drinks and planned to add candy. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Many popular soft drinks receive low scores on the apps, often because of high sugar content and additives such as food coloring, preservatives and sweeteners. Jing Feng, NBC news, 22 June 2026 Gómez, a street vendor who sells water and soft drinks, introduced her family with pride and determination, presenting them as representative of countless other working-class Mexicans. ABC News, 22 June 2026 This Southern-favorite soft drink is the secret to the smoothest chocolate cake layers. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 June 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 27 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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