soft drink

noun

Synonyms of soft drinknext
: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

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Millstream, which already makes soft drinks and cider, acknowledged that the acquisition of 5-year-old Kismet reflects changing times in the beer industry, which has seen a shakeout as consumer tastes shift from alcohol to lighter beverages. Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026 Hashbrowns and a small soft drink are included in the meal. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 In February, after failing to reach a settlement, the EEOC sued Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a soft drink bottler and distributor serving New England and upstate New York. Andrea Hsu, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026 Later in the day, fans can choose the HUNTR/X Meal, which includes 10 Chicken McNuggets®, a medium soft drink, and three exclusive items available for a limited time. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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