soft drink

noun

1. a beverage that is not alcoholic or intoxicating and is usually carbonated, as root beer or ginger ale.

soft drink

noun

1. a nonalcoholic drink, usually cold

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft drink¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Together, the two companies own roughly 72.8% of the carbonated soft drink market in the U.S. — with Coca-Cola owning 46.3% and Pepsi 26.5%.

From Los Angeles Times

A popular Swiss soft drink, Rivella, is also made from whey.

From Salon

Once, someone threw a soft drink can in her mother’s direction as she was dropping her off at practice.

From BBC

Clara Baker, who lives in Exeter, was 16 years old when she was spiked after ordering a soft drink at a festival.

From BBC

Soft drink brands such as Coca-Cola were promoted in 11% of observations.

From Salon

Related Words

• cola
• soda
• soda pop