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soft drink

American  

noun

  1. a beverage that is not alcoholic or intoxicating and is usually carbonated, as root beer or ginger ale.

soft drink British  

noun

  1. a nonalcoholic drink, usually cold

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Etymology

Origin of soft drink

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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Soft drink brands such as Coca-Cola were promoted in 11% of observations.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2024

Soft drink giant Coca-Cola Co.’s sponsorship of the flagship U.N. climate conference, known as COP27, sparked an online backlash and highlighted broader concerns about corporate lobbying and influence.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2022

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 producers are concerned at the prospect of added duties on sugar.

From Time Magazine Archive

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