soda water

noun

1
: a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate with some acid added to cause effervescence
2
a
: a beverage consisting of water highly charged with carbon dioxide
b

Examples of soda water in a Sentence

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Spirit-Free Italian Spritz: Lyre’s n/a Italian spritz liqueur, freixenet n/a sparkling wine, soda water, acid phosphate, & orange slices. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025 Here, a bottle of vermouth takes a dip with soda water, frozen fruit, and orange and lemon juice, yielding a luscious, sweet sangria. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 19 Dec. 2024 Strain into the glass, top with soda water, and garnish with a grapefruit slice. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Here’s How and the Savoy recipes call for the cocktail to be served in a tall glass, on ice, making this a Tom Collins with sparkling wine instead of soda water. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soda water 

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of soda water was in 1799

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“Soda water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soda%20water. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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soda water

noun
: a beverage consisting of carbonated water

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