soft drink

Also known as coke, soda, pop, soda pop, fizzy drink, tonic, carbonated beverage, carbonated drink

non-alcoholic drink, often carbonated (sparkling)

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A soft drink is a non-alcoholic beverage that is often carbonated, giving it a fizzy or sparkling quality. These drinks are widely consumed around the world as refreshments and are significant in global food and beverage industries.

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A soft drink (see § Terminology for other names) is a class of beverage containing no alcohol, usually (but not necessarily) carbonated, and typically including added sweetener. Flavors can be natural, artificial or a mixture of the two. The sweetener may be a sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, a sugar substitute (in the case of diet sodas), or some combination of these. Soft drinks may also contain caffeine, colorings, preservatives and other ingredients.