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).

Noun

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