Soda: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in the United States to refer to carbonated soft drinks.

• I'll have a soda with my burger.
• Do you want a soda or water?

A more formal term that can be used internationally to refer to non-alcoholic carbonated beverages.

• The restaurant serves a variety of soft drinks.
• She prefers a soft drink with her meal.

Regional slang found mainly in the Midwest and Canada to mean a carbonated soft drink.

• Are we out of pop?
• She handed him a can of pop.

Mostly used in the United Kingdom to describe carbonated beverages.

• Can I get a fizzy drink, please?
• Fizzy drinks are not good for your teeth.

General term for a sweetened carbonated beverage. Commonly used in North America.

• Could you grab me a soda from the fridge?; They serve a variety of sodas at this restaurant

Refers specifically to carbonated beverages that are flavored with cola syrup, including brands like Coke and Pepsi.

• I'll have a cola with my burger; Do you prefer Coke or another cola?

Commonly used in the UK. It refers to any carbonated beverage. More formal and less specific than 'soda' or 'cola'.

• Kids love fizzy drinks at parties; Can you pass me a fizzy drink? I'm really thirsty

This term is commonly used in American English. It refers to any carbonated soft drink, such as Coke, Pepsi, or Sprite.

• Can you grab a soda from the fridge?
• She prefers diet soda over regular.

This is a more general and formal term that can be used internationally. It refers to any non-alcoholic beverage that is usually carbonated.

• The restaurant offers a variety of soft drinks.
• Soft drinks are often served at fast food restaurants.

Primarily used in British English, this term emphasizes the carbonation aspect of the drink. It can refer to any carbonated beverage, including cola, lemonade, etc.

• I love having a fizzy drink with my lunch.
• Be careful when you open that fizzy drink; it might spill.