soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Speaking of drinks, guests can enjoy free-flowing wines, cocktails, beers, soft drinks, teas, and coffee throughout the trip. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 May 2024 The drink list includes hot tea, coffee, milk tea and soft drinks. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 5 May 2024 The buffet includes soft drinks, coffee and orange juice, fresh fruit and a dessert table. Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 5 May 2024 Diners can get two slices of pizza and a soft drink or one slice of pizza, a salad and soft drink for $8 to $13 (prices vary based on the slice of pizza). Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024 Flower gardens abound all across the preserve, while vendors are set up all throughout the area to offer refreshing mate and soft drinks on a hot day. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 With the soft drink company, Lomas created local promotions. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2024 Guests who come into dine at K Town Korean BBQ during its soft opening will receive free soft drinks and free hot sake with any food order, Morales said. Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2024 It has been used in other types of candy, soft drinks, tea, Belgian beers, throat lozenges and tobacco. Bill Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024

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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 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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