soft drink

noun

: a usually carbonated nonalcoholic beverage
especially : soda pop

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Champagne, soft drinks, and snacks are included, along with a gift from the BADURA by Aleksandra Badura collection, valued at €200 ($225). Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 In addition to six hours of music and dancing, guests can enjoy food, kettle corn, soft drinks, wine and beer, a family fun zone, prizes, raffle items and a silent auction. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025 Logan’s Roadhouse: Get the restaurant chain's Real Deal Meal on May 28 – the Original Roadies (trio of mini burgers) for just $11.99 or the All-American Cheeseburger for $12.99, both served with a garden or Caesar salad, a side, and a soft drink or tea, plus bottomless rolls. Mike Snider, USA Today, 27 May 2025 Customers can choose soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, tea and coffee. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025 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 6 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

soft drink

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

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