Definition of "soda" []

• Any of various forms of sodium carbonate. (noun)
• Chemically combined sodium. (noun)
• See carbonated water. (noun)
• Chiefly Northeastern U.S., Eastern Missouri, & Southwestern Illinois See soft drink. See Regional Note at tonic. (noun)
• A refreshment made from carbonated water, ice cream, and usually a flavoring. (noun)

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• "Even in this state, soda contains 23 per cent of water, and only 77 per cent of _pure anhydrous soda_."
• "Hiram was surprised to discover that the term soda pop had been revived."
• "Jenkinson, the only son of what they call a soda king, and orders"