soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də How to pronounce soda (audio)
Synonyms of sodanext
1
a
: sodium carbonate
b
: sodium bicarbonate
c
: sodium
—often used in combination
soda-feldspar
nitrate of soda
2
a
: soda water sense 2a
b
: soda pop
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream
3
: the faro card that shows faceup in the dealing box before play begins

Examples of soda in a Sentence

I ordered fries and a soda.
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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Arabic suwwād, any of several saltworts from the ashes of which sodium carbonate is obtained

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of soda was in 1558

Phrases Containing soda

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Sod's Law

soda

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soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
a
: sodium carbonate
b
: sodium bicarbonate
2
a
: soda water
b
: soda pop
c
: a sweet drink consisting of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

Medical Definition

soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)
: sodium carbonate
also : sodium bicarbonate

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