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 Hashbrowns and a small soft drink are included in the meal. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 In February, after failing to reach a settlement, the EEOC sued Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a soft drink bottler and distributor serving New England and upstate New York. Andrea Hsu, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026 Later in the day, fans can choose the HUNTR/X Meal, which includes 10 Chicken McNuggets®, a medium soft drink, and three exclusive items available for a limited time. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Crystal Pepsi launched in 1992 and reached about 1% of the soft drink market in its first year, valued at $474 million. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft drink
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soda
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  • This may help you to drink more water and feel less tempted to reach for soda, juice, or other sugary beverages.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The president claimed diet soda can fight cancer.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Soft drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20drink. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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