soft drink

noun

1. a beverage that is not alcoholic or intoxicating and is usually carbonated, as root beer or ginger ale.

soft drink

noun

1. a nonalcoholic drink, usually cold

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft drink¹

First recorded in 1875–80

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.

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Asahi is the biggest brewer in Japan, but it also makes soft drinks and food products, as well as supplying own-brand goods to other retailers.

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Fullers produces London Pride, as well cider and soft drinks brand Cornish Orchards and craft cask brewer Dark Star.

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"I only sell on the street when I can get enough money to buy the soft drinks," the street vendor said.

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Steph, who runs a soft drinks company, says she had to keep her arms down throughout an important business meeting, because she was so conscious of the smell.

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Related Words

• cola 
• soda 
• soda pop