Meaning & Definition of word "Soda"

Soda

/ˈsoʊ.də/

1. A carbonated soft drink, often sweetened and flavored.
- Example: She ordered a soda with her burger at the restaurant.
2. Sodium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate, used in cooking or as an antacid.
- Example: Baking soda is a crucial ingredient in many recipes.
3. A term used primarily in American English to refer to a sweetened, carbonated beverage.
- Example: On a hot day, nothing is more refreshing than an ice-cold soda.

1. To treat or carbonate a drink with soda.
- Example: He decided to soda the water for a fizzy twist.

Early 19th century: from soda water, originally with reference to the mineral soda.

soda fountain:

A counter or establishment where soda is served, often with ice cream.

soda jerk:

A person who prepares and serves sodas at a soda fountain.

soda can:

A cylindrical container for soda, typically made of aluminum.

cola:

A type of flavored carbonated beverage, often dark in color.

sparkling water:

Water in which gas has been dissolved to create bubbles.

tonic water:

A carbonated soft drink containing quinine and often used in mixed drinks.

Meaning: Pop

Example Sentence: Can you grab me a pop from the fridge?

Meaning: Soda pop

Example Sentence: At the party, we had plenty of soda pop for everyone.

Meaning: Fizz

Example Sentence: I love the fizz of a cold soda on a hot day.