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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“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
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
He cut out all soda pops and cleaned up his diet and took this formula for six months.
From Seattle Times
I took the top off my box and motioned to Peach, who came to my bed and looked at Uncle Edisto’s life in soda pop.
From Literature
An electric blue pulse outward from the logo, meanwhile, is meant to represent the fizz and pop of the soda pop, as well as music.
From Washington Times
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