soda

English

/ˈsəʊdə/, /ˈsoʊdə/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) sodium Sodium bicarbonate (usually baking soda).
  • (uncountable) sodium Sodium carbonate (usually washing soda).
  • (uncountable) Sodium in chemical combination.
  • (uncountable) Carbonated water (water impregnated with pressurised carbon dioxide, originally made with sodium bicarbonate).
  • (chiefly) Any carbonated (usually sweet) soft drink.
  • (chiefly) A glass, bottle or can of this drink.
  • (card games) The first card in the dealing box in the game of faro, which is discarded to leave 51 cards in play.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian soda.

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

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