soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də 

1

a

: sodium carbonate

b

: sodium bicarbonate

c

: sodium

—often used in combination

soda-feldspar

nitrate of soda

2

a

: soda water sense 2a

b

: soda pop

c

: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

3

: the faro card that shows faceup in the dealing box before play begins

Examples of soda in a Sentence

I ordered fries and a soda.

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead, try a mixture of baking soda and vinegar followed by hot water. —Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024

The same cap shortening has happened in soda and water The plastic lids for plastic soda pop and water bottles got smaller first. —Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024

An Important Tip To Consider Most recipes call for whisking dry ingredients like flour, salt, baking soda, or baking powder together in a separate bowl, but Sprung suggests a different approach to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Arabic suwwād, any of several saltworts from the ashes of which sodium carbonate is obtained

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing soda

• baking soda
• bicarbonate of soda
• caustic soda
• club soda
• cream soda
• nitrate of soda
• soda ash
• soda biscuit
• soda bread
• soda cracker
• soda fountain
• soda jerk
• soda lime
• soda pop
• soda water
• washing soda

Kids Definition

soda

noun

so·​da ˈsōd-ə 

1

a

: sodium carbonate

b

: sodium bicarbonate

2

a

: soda water

b

: soda pop

c

: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

Medical Definition

soda

noun

so·​da ˈsōd-ə 

: sodium carbonate

also : sodium bicarbonate