soda pop

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soda pop

A child enjoys a cold soda pop on a sunny afternoon.

Definition

Noun: 1. A sweet, carbonated beverage: A non-alcoholic drink that is flavored, sweetened, and made fizzy by the addition of carbonated water. It is typically served cold.

Usage
  • "Soda pop" is a common term in many parts of the United States for a carbonated soft drink. It is used in informal, everyday contexts.
  • It refers to the beverage itself, not the container. You buy, drink, or pour soda pop.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used to describe the category of beverages:
  • It can be specified by flavor: , .
Variants and Related Words
  • Soda (noun): A common shortened form of "soda pop."
  • Pop (noun): A common regional term, especially in the Midwestern and Northwestern U.S., synonymous with "soda pop."
  • Soft drink (noun): A more formal term that encompasses all non-alcoholic, carbonated beverages, including soda pop.
  • Tonic (noun): A regional term used in parts of New England, particularly Boston, to refer to a sweet, carbonated soft drink. (Note: In most other contexts, "tonic" refers to tonic water, which is bitter and often used in cocktails.)
Synonyms
  • Carbonated beverage
  • Fizzy drink (common in British English)
  • Soda
Notes on Meaning
  • "Soda pop" specifically denotes a sweetened, flavored, carbonated drink. It does not refer to plain carbonated water (seltzer, sparkling water) or to alcoholic beverages.
  • The preferred term varies greatly by region in the United States (e.g., soda, pop, coke).
soda pop

A child enjoys a cold soda pop on a sunny afternoon.

Noun
  1. a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
    • in New England they call sodas tonics

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