soda
nounUK /ˈsəʊdə/ · US /ˈsoʊdə/
Etymology From Italian soda. Sense 4 is an ellipsis of soda water.
7 senses
1
Sodium bicarbonate.
2
Sodium carbonate.
3
Sodium in chemical combination.
4
Carbonated water (water impregnated with pressurised carbon dioxide, originally made with sodium bicarbonate).
- A waiter brought his aperitif, which was a small scotch and soda, and as he sipped it gratefully he sighed. ‘Civilized,’ he said to Mr. Campion. ‘Humanizing.’ […] ‘Cigars and summer days and women in big hats with swansdown face-powder, that's what it reminds me of.’1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 5, in The China Governess: A Mystery, London: Chatto & Windus, →OCLC:
5
Philippines, US Any carbonated (usually sweet) soft drink.
- Should Americans on food assistance be able to use that money on soda? Starting in 2026, the answer in six states will be no. At least six others have proposed similar restrictions, and some states are also disallowing candy purchases.2025 July 19, Ben Blatt, “Should Food Stamps Pay for Soda?”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
6
US A glass, bottle or can of this drink.
7
Card games, Games The first card in the dealing box in the game of faro, which is discarded to leave 51 cards in play.
- Synonyms
- carbonated drink, fizzy drink, fizz, pop, soda pop, soft drink, coke, tonic lemonade, ginger, thirst-buster
- Derived terms
83 terms
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