soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

For all home games this season, hot dogs, water, soda, chips and popcorn will all be $2 each. —Alex Sherman, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024

Another critical consideration involves direct store delivery (DSD) items—products like soda, chips and bread that are replenished directly by vendors. —Devadas Pattathil, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

The value menu includes five items — a hot dog, 16-ounce Dasani water, 16-ounce fountain soda, a bag of chips and a bag of popcorn — for $2 each, making the entire lineup available for $10. —Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024

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

Phrases Containing soda

• baking soda
• bicarbonate of soda
• caustic soda
• club soda
• cream soda
• nitrate of soda
• soda ash
• soda biscuit
• soda bread
• soda cracker
• soda fountain
• soda jerk
• soda lime
• soda pop
• soda water
• washing soda

Kids Definition

soda

noun

so·​da ˈsōd-ə 

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 

: sodium carbonate

also : sodium bicarbonate