soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

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Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy complimentary beer provided by Fossil Cove Brewery, wine, soft drinks and light snacks. Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025 However, Asahi has been prioritizing orders for food and soft drinks, rather than its alcoholic drinks. Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025 This small city halfway between Dallas and Austin can also claim the founding of a much more niche soft drink that doesn't have the same national recognition, but that’s become a cult favorite in Texas. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 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 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 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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