soda water

American  

noun

1. an effervescent beverage consisting of water charged with carbon dioxide.

2. soda pop.

3. a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate, taken as a stomachic.

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soda water British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: soda.  an effervescent beverage made by charging water with carbon dioxide under pressure

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Etymology

Origin of soda water

First recorded in 1795–1805

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Example Sentences

To make its mocktail rendition, Caporale suggests making a simple limeade by muddling mint leaves with fresh lime juice and adding sugar along with soda water.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

The problem isn't just affecting beer, she adds, there are also shortages of Asahi's soft drinks, such as ginger beer and soda water.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

But had he instead swapped the Americano’s vermouth for still white wine, Count Negroni might have been credited with the Bicicletta, an easy cocktail of wine, red bitter liqueur and soda water.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

Or Hungary's Fröccs, which is made with soda water and wine and is “always served chilled” but “never over ice,” according to Afar magazine.

From Scientific American • Jun. 17, 2023

Beatrice had already cleansed her stepbrother’s arm with soda water, so Roy lathered antibiotic ointment on a panel of gauze and taped it firmly around the boy’s arm.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen