Meaning of soda | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Sodium bicarbonate.
   uncountable
2. A surname from Japanese.
3. drink, beverage
4. Sodium carbonate.
   uncountable
5. soda (soft drink)
6. Sodium in chemical combination.
   uncountable
7. feminine singular of bebido
8. Carbonated water (water impregnated with pressurised carbon dioxide, originally made with sodium bicarbonate).
   uncountable
9. Any carbonated (usually sweet) soft drink.
   Philippines, US, uncountable
10. A glass, bottle or can of this drink.
    US, countable
11. The first card in the dealing box in the game of faro, which is discarded to leave 51 cards in play.
    countable, uncountable

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Examples

“A waiter brought his aperitif, which was a small scotch and soda, and as he sipped it gratefully he sighed. ‘Civilized,’ he said to Mr. Campion. ‘Humanizing.’ […] ‘Cigars and summer days and women in big hats with swansdown face-powder, that's what it reminds me of.’”

“Should Americans on food assistance be able to use that money on soda? Starting in 2026, the answer in six states will be no. At least six others have proposed similar restrictions, and some states are also disallowing candy purchases.”

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