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

The rapidly growing local chain Tono Pizzeria & Cheesesteaks has an inflation-busting Tuesday deal: Buy one pizza and a soda and get another pizza and a soda for free. —Nick Halter, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024

Baking Soda and Vinegar The use of baking soda and vinegar is typically the best approach for removing soap scum. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024

The offerings at the office were like soda and chips. —Aliza Knox, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

One food that registered dietician Jinan Banna never has is soda. —Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 31 Oct. 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