so·da

/ˈsoʊdə/ noun, pl -das

1 a [noncount] : ↑soda water

Scotch and soda

1 b [count, noncount] chiefly US : ↑soda pop

orange/grape soda

I ordered fries and a soda.

— often used before another noun

a soda machine

soda cans/bottles

2 [count] US : a drink made of soda water, flavoring, and often ice cream

a chocolate soda

an ice-cream soda

3 [noncount] : a white powdery substance that contains salt and is used in cooking and medicine — see also ↑baking soda, ↑washing soda