soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For $5, BK customers get their choice of a Whopper Jr., Chicken Jr. or bacon cheeseburger, plus four-piece chicken nuggets, French fries and a soft drink. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024 Each meal includes the option of: A Sausage McMuffin with Egg sandwich, hash brown and hot coffee during breakfast hours A 10-piece Chicken McNuggets or a Big Mac sandwich with fries and a soft drink during lunch and evening hours The lunch meals cost about $12 each. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2024 The Collector's Meal after breakfast is a choice of a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets or a Big Mac sandwich that both come with fries and a soft drink. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024 Upon their ascent into the middle class, the fridge starts to include treats and international brands—soft drinks, beer, and ice cream. Nicola Twilley, WIRED, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for soft drink 

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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 7 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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