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

Lower-caffeine soft drinks, such Diet Coke, are not affected, and neither are tea and coffee.

From BBC

The new general soft drink business will be based in Texas and led by Mr Cofer.

From BBC

Branded sales were "particularly dominant" in personal care, confectionary, soft drinks and hot drinks categories, Mr McKevitt said.

From BBC

The bioethanol industry buys thousands of tonnes of wheat from UK farms, and Ensus also produces 30% of the UK's commercial carbon dioxide – used in soft drinks, medical and nuclear industries.

From BBC

Louisiana will restrict the purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks and candy, while Oklahoma will restrict the purchase of soft drinks and candy.

From Salon

Related Words

• cola 
• soda 
• soda pop