soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də How to pronounce soda (audio)
Synonyms of sodanext
1
a
: sodium carbonate
b
: sodium bicarbonate
c
: sodium
—often used in combination
soda-feldspar
nitrate of soda
2
a
: soda water sense 2a
b
: soda pop
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream
3
: the faro card that shows faceup in the dealing box before play begins

Examples of soda in a Sentence

I ordered fries and a soda.
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The soda option, which includes free refills, remains available. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Pair it with a Grapico soda and a bag of Golden Flake Sweet Heat chips to transport yourself straight to 4th Ave. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 Multiple dead roaches were found on a glue trap near soda machine equipment. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 On Michigan Avenue in West Dearborn, Seltz Soda Club crafts colorful dirty sodas — fizzy, nonalcoholic seltzer waters swirled with an assortment of syrups and creams. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soda

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Arabic suwwād, any of several saltworts from the ashes of which sodium carbonate is obtained

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of soda was in 1558

Phrases Containing soda

Rhymes for soda

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“Soda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soda. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
a
: sodium carbonate
b
: sodium bicarbonate
2
a
: soda water
b
: soda pop
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

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