soft drink

noun

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

Definition of soft drink

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage; especially : soda pop

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Recent Examples of soft drink from the Web

Many legislators were clearly unhappy about being compelled to vote for substitute measures, especially the one barring new taxes on soft drinks, and some called it extortion.

— dan walters, SFChronicle.com, "Genteel extortion cancels 3 California ballot measures," 3 July 2018
Time Two male pilots formerly employed by National Beverage, the parent company to the popular soft drink LaCroix, claimed the firm’s 82-year-old CEO touched them inappropriately multiple times on the company jet, reported by Wall Street Journal.

— david pan, USA TODAY, "Two pilots accused LaCroix CEO of unwarranted touching," 3 July 2018
Company bar manager Patrick Williams has created 30 alcohol-free fruit and vegetable juices and soft drinks, shakes, malts and coffee concoctions.

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Huge 'eatertainment' complex Punch Bowl Social debuts in East Village," 8 June 2018
For one thing, the process by which the professionals sell us soft drinks, soap and soup ceased to be a novelty.

— New York Times, "They’re Not ‘Mad Men’ Anymore. But the Ad Business Is Still High Stakes.," 5 June 2018
Vitamins • Food for infants • Comfort foods such as candy and crackers WATER Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.

— sandiegouniontribune.com, "Here's what you should buy for your home should disaster strike," 8 July 2018
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, as are soft drinks, beer, wine and other adult beverages.

— sheryl devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Docks Bar and Grill in Wauconda," 6 July 2018
Drinks being served include Pol Roger Brut Réserve Non-Vintage Champagne and a selection of wines and soft drinks.

— brian truitt, USA TODAY, "Royal wedding 2018: Canapes, cake are on the menu for Harry and Meghan's reception," 19 May 2018
So popular is the drink in Scotland that fans stockpiled cans in anticipation of the UK government's introduction of a sugar tax on soft drinks last month which forced a change in recipe, cutting the sugar in it by almost half.

— aimee lewis, CNN, "Donald Trump angers Scots after luxury golf resort bans Irn-Bru," 10 May 2018

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