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

To make its mocktail rendition, Caporale suggests making a simple limeade by muddling mint leaves with fresh lime juice and adding sugar along with soda water.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

If you want to make a nonalcoholic drink, simply add soda water, tonic and, if you like, a few dashes of Angostura bitters.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 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

Beatrice had already cleansed her stepbrother’s arm with soda water, so Roy lathered antibiotic ointment on a panel of gauze and taped it firmly around the boy’s arm.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen