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 soft drink 7-Up issues commemorative cans for all 50 states with instructions on how to stack the states to reveal a picture of the Statue of Liberty on one side of the cans. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026 Instead, Tahiti Beach was later opened to the general public, although the new incarnation was built on a much smaller scale, with concession stands offering hot dogs and soft drinks. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026 The Senate Appropriations Committee amended the bill last week to include that candy and soft drinks can’t be purchased with SNAP benefits. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 Main Cabin This is a standard economy class that includes seat selection and some complimentary items like snacks and soft drinks. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 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 22 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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