soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

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In the paper, the authors said that education, prevention strategies and policies aiming to reduce soft drink consumption are urgently required to mitigate depressive symptoms. Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 In United's Polaris cabin, the airline serves a variety of soft drinks, spirits, and beer. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025 Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, the soft drink was initially sold at pharmacies as a patent medicine. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 Barbecue, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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