soft drink
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of soft drink
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Soft drink sales were falling in the U.S., including at restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Soft drink brands such as Coca-Cola were promoted in 11% of observations.
From Salon • Jul. 16, 2024
Soft drink makers such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have flagged profit pressures for this year from a relentless rise in costs related to labour, shipping and aluminium cans, pushing them to hike prices.
From Reuters • Feb. 22, 2022
Soft drink companies are particularly interested in them because they’re a significant reason why Americans’ consumption of soda has dropped so severely in recent years.
From BusinessWeek • Sep. 15, 2014
Soft drink makers are testing different extracts from the stevia plant that they hope will be easier to blend.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2012
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