soft drink

noun

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

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The soft drink and snack food company acquired Pizza Hut in 1977, Taco Bell in 1978, and Kentucky Fried Chicken in 1986. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026 Globally, Coke's sparkling soft drinks business saw volume increase 5% during the quarter, lifted by growth of Coke, Coke Zero Sugar and Diet Coke. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Dinner is all-you-care-to-enjoy and comes with the rare perk of unlimited beer and sangria, along with the standard soft drinks. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026 All itineraries include an overnight stay, 24-hour steward service, meals with a sommelier’s choice of wine and unlimited soft drinks, and transfers. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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