soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

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Ticket purchases include an exclusive food menu with seafood and non-seafood options, beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 As a result, Morgan Stanley (MS) predicts that overall consumption of soft drinks, baked goods, and salty snacks will fall 3% by 2035. Catherine Arnst, Quartz, 13 May 2025 Stir in soft drink; let stand until foam on top dissipates, about 10 minutes. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 May 2025 In fact, just as Americans raised flags and President Donald Trump and Chicago’s mayor issued congratulations, Peruvians shared memes of the new pope enjoying a fresh ceviche alongside an iconic Inca Kola soft drink. Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 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 25 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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