Definition

Proper noun: * A specific brand of carbonated soft drink: "Pepsi-Cola" is the full trademarked name for a popular cola beverage produced by PepsiCo. It is often shortened to "Pepsi."

Usage

"Pepsi Cola" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this brand. It is typically used in contexts discussing beverages, consumer goods, branding, or commerce. * I would like a Pepsi Cola, please. * The history of Pepsi Cola began in the late 19th century. * Pepsi Cola is a major competitor in the soft drink market.

Advanced Usage

• As a defining example: The term can be used to represent the category of cola drinks or major commercial brands in general, though this is a figurative use.
  • The billboard was as iconic as a Pepsi Cola sign.

Variants and Related Words

• Pepsi (proper noun): The common shortened form of "Pepsi-Cola."
  • She drinks Pepsi, not Coke.
• Cola (noun): The general category of carbonated soft drinks flavored with caramel, sugar, and caffeine, from which the brand name is derived.

Synonyms

• Soft drink (noun): A general term for a non-alcoholic, carbonated beverage.
• Soda (noun): A common term for a sweetened, carbonated beverage.
• Pop (noun): A regional term (common in parts of the US and Canada) for a sweetened, carbonated beverage.

Note: While "soft drink," "soda," and "pop" are categorical synonyms, they are not trademarked brand names and refer to the broader category of beverages.

Noun

1. Pepsi Cola is a trademarked cola