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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Sonic's premium sandwich comes with Groovy Fries or Tots and a medium soft drink. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 The fares cover lodging; meals on board; drinks such as house wines, beer and soft drinks; at least one shore excursion in each port; Wi-Fi; entertainment and more. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026 Her top consumer picks include bottled water and soft drinks company Nongfu Spring , baijiu brand Wuliangye and luxury goods conglomerate LVMH . Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2026 The combo includes the two-patty burger, value fries and a value soft drink, available for the entire month of January. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 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 18 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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