soda

American  

[soh-duh] / ˈsoʊ də /

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.

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soda British  

/ 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

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Regionalisms

See soda pop.

Other Word Forms

• sodaless adjective

Etymology

Origin of soda

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

Example Sentences

Or, they are too juvenile, limited to sugary sodas, fruit juices and syrups.

From Salon

Last March, The New York Times published the article, “Why Are We Living in the Golden Age of ‘Gut Soda’?” pointing to the rising popularity of prebiotic sodas like Olipop and Poppi.

From Salon

This designation is shared by everyday ingredients such as salt, vinegar, and baking soda.

From Science Daily

Some are packing fiber into soda, popcorn, bars and every snack imaginable.

From The Wall Street Journal

The night is cool, and the soda is frosty, but I feel this warmth inside me and it spreads, golden and bright, all over my insides.

From Literature

Related Words

• drink