soda
word
/ˈsoʊdə/
SOH-duh
/sˈəʊdɐ/
SOH-duh
Definition
A sweet fizzy drink, usually sold in cans or bottles. In some contexts, it can also mean soda water, which is fizzy water without sugar.
Usage & Nuances
In American English, 'soda' commonly means a sweet soft drink. Regional alternatives include 'pop' and 'soft drink'. In some places, 'soda' can also mean plain carbonated water, so context matters.
Spanish: refresco - gaseosaPortuguese (BR): refrigerantePortuguese (PT): refrigeranteChinese (Simplified): 汽水 - 苏打水Chinese (Traditional): 汽水 - 蘇打水Hindi: सोडा - शीतल पेयArabic: مشروب غازي - صوداBengali: সোডা - কোমল পানীয়Russian: газировка - сода (газированная вода)Japanese: ソーダ - 炭酸水Vietnamese: nước ngọt có ga - soda (nước có ga không đường)Korean: 소다 - 탄산음료Turkish: soda - gazozUrdu: سوفٹ ڈرنک - سوڈا (کاربونیٹڈ پانی)Indonesian: soda - minuman bersoda
Example Sentences
I bought a soda at the store.
basic
She does not drink soda with lunch.
basic
This soda is very cold.
basic
Can you grab me a soda from the fridge?
natural
I’m trying to cut back on soda this month.
natural
At that diner, a soda comes with free refills.
natural