soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

Examples of soft drink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Soon, big soft drink companies introduced plastic soda bottles. Michael Copley, NPR, 9 June 2024 Beverages like soft drinks, coffee, and tea are also included, as are snacks, mezze at the aft terrace, and group workout classes. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 The buffet includes soft drinks, coffee and orange juice, fresh fruit and a dessert table. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024 In addition to selling and repairing bicycles, the business has also served craft beers, ciders, seltzers, soft drinks and pizza at its indoor bar located near its front door, with Pewaukee Lake in full view beyond. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soft drink 

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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 29 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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