soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

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Food and soft drink companies have stymied attempts to improve Americans’ diets with a ruthlessness that would impress the National Rifle Association. Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025 In addition to doughnuts, Duck Donuts shops serve breakfast sandwiches, ice cream sundaes, shakes and beverages such as coffee, espresso and soft drinks. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2025 The top sub-sectors were office supplies, pharmaceuticals, and soft drinks, while power generation equipment, energy equipment, and catering/tourism were the worst. Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Clubs also gave their green light for a potential new commercial deal which is expected to be struck with soft drinks giant The Coca-Cola Company. Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 27 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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