soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
c
: sodium
often used in combination
soda-feldspar
nitrate of soda
2
b
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream
3
: the faro card that shows faceup in the dealing box before play begins

Examples of soda in a Sentence

I ordered fries and a soda.
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Hartford Healthcare advised that Red Dye No. 3 also appears in some sodas and juices. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 Examples include Melbourne’s Fishbowl, which is making sodas sold only in New York available at the AO. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 From there, try having only one soda per week or only enjoying one occasionally.30 Choose unrefined sugar sources: Satisfy your sugar cravings with naturally sweet foods, like fruit, which contain natural sugars and other nutrients that can benefit your health. Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Jan. 2025 Do gentle hip stretches to keep muscles relaxed. Stay hydrated, but avoid bladder irritants like soda or coffee. Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for soda 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Arabic suwwād, any of several saltworts from the ashes of which sodium carbonate is obtained

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of soda was in 1558

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Cite this Entry

“Soda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soda. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
2
b
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

Medical Definition

soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)

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