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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Each meal includes a main, a bottomless side and a bottomless soft drink. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026 The beverages will be available for adults 21 and older and sold alongside alcohol and soft drinks. Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026 Your favorite soft drinks may get a protein or fiber boost in the future, according to the CEO of America's top soda company. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026 The chains are seeing an increase in milk, eggs, bread, broth, coffee, cereal, chicken, ground beef, soft drinks, bottled water, salty snacks, other nonperishable foods, frozen pizza and firewood. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 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 30 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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