soda

[soh-duh]

noun

1. sodium hydroxide.

2. sodium monoxide.

3. sodium carbonate.

4. sodium, as in carbonate of soda.

5. soda water.

6. a drink made with soda water, flavoring, such as fruit or other syrups, and often ice cream, milk, etc.

7. soda pop.

8. (in faro) the card turned up in the dealing box before one begins to play.

soda

/ ˈsəʊdə /

noun

1. any of a number of simple inorganic compounds of sodium, such as sodium carbonate ( washing soda ), sodium bicarbonate ( baking soda ), and sodium hydroxide ( caustic soda )

2. See soda water

3. a fizzy drink

4. the top card of the pack in faro

5. slang,  something easily done; a pushover

Other Word Forms

• sodaless adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of soda¹

1550–60; (< Italian ) < Medieval Latin < Arabic suwwādah kind of plant; compare Middle French soulde, soude

Word History and Origins

Origin of soda¹

C16: from Medieval Latin, from sodanum barilla, a plant that was burned to obtain a type of sodium carbonate, perhaps of Arabic origin

Example Sentences

Its unique flavor profiles and early embrace of the “dirty soda” trend—with flavors like Dr Pepper Blackberry—has become popular with Gen Z consumers.

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“I’ve had a couple of sodas chucked at me walking through parking lots because of my Dodgers gear,” he said.

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Costco still hasn’t raised the price of its iconic hot dog and soda combo, despite certain online rumors claiming the store had plans to do so.

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The soda giant’s price increases offset flat sales in certain business units.

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Global volumes of soda were flat year over year, while water, sports drinks, coffee and tea grew 3%.

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Related Words

• drink