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

The problem isn't just affecting beer, she adds, there are also shortages of Asahi's soft drinks, such as ginger beer and soda water.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 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

A homemade basil-matcha syrup paired with coconut milk and soda water is a graciously green nonalcoholic drink.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 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