cola

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plural of colon

cola

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noun

co·​la ˈkō-lə How to pronounce cola (audio)
: a carbonated soft drink colored usually with caramel and flavored usually with extracts from kola nuts
1
cost-of-living adjustment
2
cost-of-living allowance

Examples of cola in a Sentence

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Their favorite foods or items during their lifetimes were included such as sweets like colas or traditional cuisine. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024 Chao uses 7up, but other versions have used Sprite, cola, Japanese cider, root beer, and even vodka. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 The scent offers oud and warm spices with just a hint of cola, with an array of flowers that balance the bitterness of its leather expression. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 Take a microfiber cloth and dampen it with the cola. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cola 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from Coca-Cola, a trademark

First Known Use

Noun

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cola was in 1920

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Cite this Entry

“Cola.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cola. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

cola

noun
co·​la
ˈkō-lə
: a sweet usually caffeinated carbonated soft drink typically colored with caramel and having a flavoring from kola nuts

Medical Definition

cola

plural of colon

Legal Definition

COLA

abbreviation
ˈkō-lə
1
cost-of-living adjustment
2
cost-of-living allowance

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