soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

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Free breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee, and soft drinks. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025 Upper club seats include an all-you-can-eat buffet and unlimited soft drinks in the Kinetic Lounge. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025 Cookies, cakes, brownies, gummy candies and soft drinks are common edibles. Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025 The dyes are often found in candy, ice cream, soft drinks, jams and, of course, my beloved Hot Cheetos. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025 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 13 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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