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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The president himself apparently forages exclusively on McDonald’s and Diet Coke, and supposedly believes the soda kills cancer. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 Some sets come with additional lids, which may be duplicates or something unique, such as specially sized lids for soda bottles. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Conditions for optimal sprays Because the solubility of CO2 is inversely proportional to temperature—the higher the temperature, the lower the solubility—warmer soda releases gas more rapidly. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 The soda has inspired a few North Carolina collaborations over the years, including Cook Out’s popular Cheerwine Float and NoDa Brewing’s Cheerwine Ale. — Evan Moore august 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 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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