soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

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Extra toppings, such as pickles and jalapeños, are available for customers to help themselves, along with utensils, cups and lids for those ordering soft drinks. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 Prebiotic soft drink sales in the Charlotte area Total sales volume in previous 12 months; 2022–2025 (as of January of each year) A column chart showing 12-month sales of prebiotic soft drinks in the Charlotte area from 2022 to 2025, as of January of each year. Laura Barrero, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 On Friday, March 28, Kennedy announced that the Trump administration would allow states to prohibit recipients of federal food assistance, such as those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, from using those benefits to purchase soft drinks. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025 That includes hot dogs, pretzels, pop corn, soft drinks and beer. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025 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 13 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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