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.
Recent Examples on the Web The acid also reacts with baking soda, which falls low on the pH scale and as a chemical base. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024 The packages typically range from more limited soda or coffee packages to those that cover a wide range of alcohol and other drinks. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024 The mood around the sodas past Aisle 9 of the Piggly Wiggly is a stark reminder of what matters most to Americans this election year. Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024 The sodas will be offered at some Gold Star locations Monday, followed by all locations throughout the next two months. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2024 The bars are provisioned to each guest’s preference and the full kitchen has a Viking fridge stocked with an extensive range of sodas and bottled waters. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024 According to a news release, on Wednesday only customers can order a meal that includes a Filet-O-Fish, McDonald’s World Famous Fries, a medium Dr. Pepper, and a Vernors Boston Cooler made with Detroit's classic gingery soda and ice cream. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024 The lights are just dim enough to soothe, the tidy menu of cocktails and bitter Italian sodas ready to offer a bit of relief. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2024 Coffee is a popular source of caffeine, but products such as sodas, green tea and cacao can add to your caffeine intake. Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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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