soda pop

[ soh-duh pop ]

noun

1. a carbonated, flavored, and sweetened soft drink.

soda pop

noun

1. informal.
   a fizzy drink

Word History and Origins

Origin of soda pop¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

“Today, we’re the largest food manufacturing business in America. Kroger operates our 35 food manufacturing facilities that make everything from bread, cookies and milk to soda pop, ice cream and peanut butter.”

From Salon

The action is accompanied by a whole lot of prominent product placement, none more egregious than the picture’s climactic battle that takes place across a gigantic rooftop neon sign for a famous soda pop.

From Seattle Times

He cut out all soda pops and cleaned up his diet and took this formula for six months.

From Seattle Times

I took the top off my box and motioned to Peach, who came to my bed and looked at Uncle Edisto’s life in soda pop.

From Literature

An electric blue pulse outward from the logo, meanwhile, is meant to represent the fizz and pop of the soda pop, as well as music.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• soda
• soft drink