soda pop
Americannoun
noun
Regionalisms
The terms soda pop, soda, and pop are widely used throughout the United States, although pop is mainly associated with the Midland states. Dope is used as a synonym in the Southern states, especially in the South Atlantic states, and tonic is used in eastern New England.
Etymology
Origin of soda pop
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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“You go into the gas station, as weird as it sounds, look to the left and there’ll be like a soda pop cooler. That’s the door,” said Stephanie Manley, a Farmer’s Cellar regular.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The meta-analysis also looked at sugar-sweetened beverage consumption: soda, pop, soft drinks, etc.
From Slate • Aug. 2, 2025
“Today, we’re the largest food manufacturing business in America. Kroger operates our 35 food manufacturing facilities that make everything from bread, cookies and milk to soda pop, ice cream and peanut butter.”
From Salon • May 5, 2024
The action is accompanied by a whole lot of prominent product placement, none more egregious than the picture’s climactic battle that takes place across a gigantic rooftop neon sign for a famous soda pop.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024
“You find yourself a soda pop, sweet pea?”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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