Cola

/ˈkoʊlə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sweet carbonated beverage flavored primarily with cola nuts and other flavorings.

I ordered a cola with my meal at the restaurant.

A specific brand of the sweet carbonated beverage, often used generically.

Coca-Cola is one of the most popular colas in the world.

The kola nut, which is used as a flavoring ingredient in cola drinks.

The kola nut is known for its caffeine content and is used in many cola recipes.

From the kola nut, which is the source of flavoring in cola drinks.

Coke or Pepsi?

A common question posed when choosing a cola brand.

Cola wars

Refers to the advertising and marketing competition between cola brands, chiefly Coca-Cola and Pepsi.

Cola drink

A generic term for any beverage that is cola-flavored.

soda

A term used for sweetened carbonated beverages, including colas.

beverage

A drink, especially one other than water.

Pop

Can you grab me a pop from the fridge?

Fizz

I love the fizz of a cold cola on a hot day.