soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

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Remember, Coca-Cola didn’t become the global leader in soft drinks by running one killer ad campaign. Will Fan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 In days gone by, that was your only no-alcohol New Year’s resolution option outside of soft drinks and the like. Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025 The minibar – stocked with complimentary soft drinks and crisp, savoury cookies – is a welcome touch, while heated floors keep toes toasty on cooler mornings. Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024 These arguments now have more traction in France, particularly for soft drinks. Alex Ledsom, Fortune Europe, 1 Dec. 2024 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 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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