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

Remove from the heat and add two tablespoons of baking soda to the pan. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024

Along with mild soap and small amounts of cold water, baking soda is one of the products that Rogers recommends for cleaning mattresses. —Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024

Housed in a cage outside the bar, Harris' customers would feed the chimp beer, grape soda and even cigarettes – a lifestyle some argued suited the suave chimp. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2024

If the soap scum has been present for a long period, mix vinegar with baking soda to form a paste and apply it to the area. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 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