soda water

noun

1
: a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate with some acid added to cause effervescence
2
a
: a beverage consisting of water highly charged with carbon dioxide
b

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The lack of specificity there is deliberate—sometimes the ginger is ginger ale, sometimes ginger beer, sometimes ginger syrup and soda water, while the lemon is sometimes peel or juice, and the whiskey sometimes blended or rye. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025 The Hugo spritz was initially concocted in 2005, mixing St-Germain with prosecco and soda water and garnished with mint sprig and a lime wedge. John Kell, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Bourbon Apple Ingredients: 2 parts Bib & Tucker Double Char Bourbon 2 dashes Bar Keep Baked Apple Bitters Top with soda water Directions: Add Bib & Tucker Double Char Bourbon and bitters into mixing glass. Emily Price, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Strain over fresh ice in a tall glass and top with soda water. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soda water

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of soda water was in 1799

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“Soda water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soda%20water. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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soda water

noun
: a beverage consisting of carbonated water

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