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soft drink
This term is primarily used in casual and commercial settings to distinguish non-alcoholic beverages from alcoholic ones. While it often refers specifically to carbonated sodas, its scope expands in hospitality contexts to include juices and teas, serving as a broad category for any refreshment that does not contain ethanol.
In North American English, the term is frequently interchangeable with soda or pop, though soft drink is often perceived as slightly more formal or generic, commonly appearing on menus and in corporate branding. It carries a neutral connotation, though in health-conscious contexts, it may imply high sugar content.
Meanings
A non-alcoholic carbonated beverage, typically sweetened.
Examples
ソフトドリンクをこんなにたくさん買うのはやめて、もっと水を飲むべきだ。
その自動販売機ではソフトドリンクとボトルウォーターしか売っていない。
この長い会議の間、冷たいソフトドリンクを飲めば目が覚めるかもしれない。
その酒場では、エールを飲まない人向けに様々なソフトドリンクを提供していた。
彼はメニューを見つめ、ソフトドリンクの選択肢にフレッシュジュースが含まれているか考えた。