soda water
Americannoun
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an effervescent beverage consisting of water charged with carbon dioxide.
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a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate, taken as a stomachic.
noun
Etymology
Origin of soda water
First recorded in 1795–1805
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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
The "Sleepy Girl Mocktail" is a mix of tart cherry juice, powdered magnesium supplement and soda water.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 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
Then he added a drop of cream, a squirt of soda water, and a dip of ice cream about as big as your fingernail.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
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