soft drink

Definition of soft drinknext
as in pop
a cold beverage that is usually sweet, does not contain alcohol, and is often sold in bottles or cans the sandwich comes with chips and a soft drink

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Recent Examples of soft drink The result is a drink that hits the same nostalgic notes without leaning entirely on a sugary soft drink. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026 It's based on a classic recipe that uses lemon-lime soft drink. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 For lunch or dinner, guests can snag the McChicken, McDouble, four-piece Chicken McNuggets, small fries or a medium soft drink for under $3. Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 The combo includes one entrée, two sides and a soft drink. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft drink
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soda
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  • America is well known for its quirky roadside attractions, and now, one of the country’s oldest and most iconic soda brands has joined the party.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • While your mattress airs out, or the baking soda is sitting on the mattress, move on to wiping the surfaces.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026

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“Soft drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20drink. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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