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

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. —Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025

Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice, top with soda, and garnish with a mint sprig. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2025

Bars and restaurants are catching on too, offering menus that don’t leave non-drinkers stuck with a soda. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

Earl of Sandwich: 20% off any sandwich, free fountain soda and chips with sandwich purchase Fat Mike’s Pizza: The $58 signature meal features a large pizza, garlic sticks with cheese sauce and a family salad. —Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025

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