soft drink

American  

noun

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

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soft drink British  

noun

1. a nonalcoholic drink, usually cold

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Etymology

Origin of soft drink

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

It applies to products considered to be the biggest drivers of childhood obesity, including soft drinks, chocolates and sweets, pizzas and ice creams.

From BBC

Perhaps more surprisingly, bags of gravel and even cans of soft drinks are also targets - and "they will be out the door before we're even aware that they're in the shop".

From BBC

Add to this the expense of parking, caviar-priced popcorn and “small” soft drinks the size of oil drums, and it is no wonder movie theaters are in a financially perilous place.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ultra-processed foods, such as soft drinks, flavored yogurt, and most pre-packed meals and snacks, are produced through industrial processing and contain additives that are rarely used in home kitchens.

From Science Daily

There’s a shack in the middle of the course that serves sandwiches, beer, cocktails, soft drinks and so forth.

From Los Angeles Times

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• cola
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