soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

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The dyes are often found in candy, ice cream, soft drinks, jams and, of course, my beloved Hot Cheetos. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 In March, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Trump administration would allow states to stop covering unhealthy foods and beverages, including soft drinks, under SNAP. Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025 The top-performing subsectors were chemicals, soft drinks, and leisure products. Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Alcohol, soft drinks, and coffee can also decrease magnesium bioavailability. Merve Ceylan, Health, 11 Apr. 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 1 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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