soft drink

noun

Synonyms of soft drinknext
: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

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PepsiCo announced last summer the rollout of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, a new soft drink that contains five grams of cane sugar, 30 calories and three grams of prebiotic fiber. Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 In the ongoing quest for good health, many people are looking to replace fizzy soft drinks with something that has added benefits. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026 Milk, milk substitutes, plain bottled water, 100% juice, coffee, and drinks prepared at home are not considered soft drinks. Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 14 Feb. 2026 Broin said the company currently can produce only a limited supply of the zero-carbon renewable fuel, given limitations on the market for the carbon dioxide that's captured as a byproduct of the fuel's production and use in applications like carbonating soft drinks and making dry ice. Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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