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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soda water

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

From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2025

To her wet batter, she adds soda water, which creates an airy consistency for “an ultra-crispy chicken skin.”

From Salon ● Apr. 1, 2024

But had he instead swapped the Americano’s vermouth for still white wine, Count Negroni might have been credited with the Bicicletta, an easy cocktail of wine, red bitter liqueur and soda water.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 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

Tucker was feeling very lively himself because of all the soda water he had swallowed.

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden