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

The shortage also affected Asahi's soft drinks, such as ginger beer and soda water.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

However the drink came to be named, the three-part combination of red bitter liqueur, dry white wine and soda water is bright, refreshing and as easy to make as riding a bike.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

Then, he clarified that it's traditionally a three-ingredient cocktail containing prosecco, digestive bitters and soda water.

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2023

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

In the full heat of Mercury’s sun, Powell knew it was fizzing like soda water.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov