soft drinks

noun

plural of soft drink
as in sodas
a cold beverage that is usually sweet, does not contain alcohol, and is often sold in bottles or cans the sandwich comes with chips and a soft drink

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  1. sodas
  2. pops
  3. drinks
Noun
  • The result was a wave of viewers trying dirty sodas at home, seeking out soda shops and documenting their creations on social media — turning a regional Utah tradition into a pop culture phenomenon.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of sodas
Noun
  • Fatty tuna collapses on the tongue, with salty pops of caviar and green onion.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The predominantly beige canvas comes spring loaded with pops of color, notably a sunset orange shade.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of pops
Noun
  • Hotels in the area get in on the fun, too, like the Kennebunkport Inn, which places guests in the center of Dock Square and offers Prelude Tents featuring drinks and DJs.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The upshot of this is that George, who works the room in a sharp gray suit, a few tattoos peeking out, has plenty of opportunities to charismatically make things right, shaking hands and clasping shoulders and sending over lull-filling drinks.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of drinks
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“Soft drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20drinks. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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