soda pop


noun

a carbonated, flavored, and sweetened soft drink.

Origin of soda pop

First recorded in 1905–10

regional variation note for soda pop

The terms soda pop, soda, and pop are widely used throughout the U.S., although pop is mainly associated with the Midland U.S. Dope is used as a synonym in the Southern U.S., especially in the South Atlantic States, and tonic is used in eastern New England.

Example sentences from the Web for soda pop

  • One of the machines drawn up beside the soda-pop stand fluttered a flag on its nose.

    Unexplored! |Allen Chaffee

British Dictionary definitions for soda pop

soda pop

noun

US informal a fizzy drink