soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də How to pronounce soda (audio)
Synonyms of sodanext
1
a
: sodium carbonate
b
: sodium bicarbonate
c
: sodium
—often used in combination
soda-feldspar
nitrate of soda
2
a
: soda water sense 2a
b
: soda pop
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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If the researchers are right, one of humanity’s earliest recognizable brands was not a car, a smartphone, or a bottle of soda. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Generally speaking, these policies aim to hold big companies such as General Mills or PepsiCo liable for what happens to the cereal boxes, chip bags and soda cans their products are packaged in. — Erin Victor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 This season, for the first time, Boise State will open a concession stand directly underneath the stands at the south end of the stadium, offering classic favorites such as hot dogs, burgers, sodas and beers. — Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 Larger impact than expected Economists have long debated whether SNAP bans would have much impact, given that food-stamp recipients could switch to paying for soda with their own money. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 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

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The first known use of soda was in 1558

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soda

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

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