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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The combo includes one entrée, two sides and a soft drink. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 The slight drop shows how fragmented the category has become, since hydration is no longer exclusive to traditional sports drinks, said Howard Telford, who leads soft drinks research at Euromonitor. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026 Tickets in sections 201-205 include unlimited hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, peanuts, and soft drinks. Erica Mokay, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 Customers can purchase a McChicken for $5 or a McDouble for $6, and each comes with four-piece McNuggets, small fries and a small soft drink. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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