soda

noun

so·​da ˈsō-də How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
c
: sodium
often used in combination
soda-feldspar
nitrate of soda
2
b
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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Remove from the heat and add two tablespoons of baking soda to the pan. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 Along with mild soap and small amounts of cold water, baking soda is one of the products that Rogers recommends for cleaning mattresses. Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024 Housed in a cage outside the bar, Harris' customers would feed the chimp beer, grape soda and even cigarettes – a lifestyle some argued suited the suave chimp. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2024 If the soap scum has been present for a long period, mix vinegar with baking soda to form a paste and apply it to the area. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soda 

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

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Cite this Entry

“Soda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soda. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

soda

noun
so·​da ˈsōd-ə How to pronounce soda (audio)
1
2
b
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)

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