soda
gb/sˈoʊdə/ us/sˈoʊdə/
A2
English
~ 8400
szénsavas üdítő, szóda, szénsavas víz, szódavíz, nátrium-karbonát, mosószóda, szódabikarbóna, nátrium-hidrogén-karbonát
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a can of [soda]
She grabbed a cold soda from the fridge before the movie started.
Kivett egy hideg szénsavas üdítőt a hűtőből, mielőtt elkezdődött a film.
Do you want a soda or just water with your meal?
Kérsz szénsavas üdítőt, vagy csak vizet az étel mellé?
He’s trying to drink less soda because of the sugar.
They sell huge cups of soda at the baseball stadium.
I spilled my orange soda all over the table.
Learner examples
I drink a can of soda at lunch.
Ebédnél megiszom egy doboz szénsavas üdítőt.
He does not like soda because it is too sweet.
Nem szereti a szénsavas üdítőt, mert túl édes.
She bought a big soda at the store.
Would you like soda or juice?
This soda has a lemon taste.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'soda' is used everywhere in English for any fizzy drink. In many places, especially in the UK, people more often say 'fizzy drink' or 'soft drink', and 'soda' can sound American. Learners also sometimes confuse this meaning with 'baking soda' (a white powder used in cooking), which is a completely different thing.
Meaning
sweet carbonated soft drink
Collocations
diet soda
|can of soda
|bottle of soda
|soda can
|soda machine
|soda tax
Synonyms
soft drink (More general and slightly more formal; common in both US and UK English.)
|
pop (Mainly used in parts of the US and Canada; sounds more informal and regional.)
|
fizzy drink (Used mainly in British English; usually implies a sweet flavor as well.)
Antonyms
water (A plain, non-sweet, non-carbonated drink, contrasting with sweet, fizzy soda.)
Themes
food
|daily life
|health
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A sweet drink with bubbles, like cola or lemon-lime, that comes in a can or bottle.
A sweet, flavored, carbonated non-alcoholic drink, usually sold in cans or bottles and served cold.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to mix [soda] with [a drink]
He ordered whiskey and soda at the bar.
A bárban whiskyt rendelt szódával.
Could I get some soda with a slice of lemon, please?
Kaphatnék szódát citromkarikával, kérem?
The recipe says to top the drink with soda and serve over ice.
She prefers plain soda to sugary soft drinks.
They filled the old soda siphon with fresh carbonated water.
Learner examples
He drinks soda with lemon instead of cola.
Kóla helyett szódát iszik citrommal.
Please mix the juice with some soda.
Kérlek, keverd össze a gyümölcslevet egy kis szódával.
I like cold soda water on a hot day.
She ordered a glass of soda and ice.
They put soda on the table for the guests.
Common mistake:
Learners often think 'soda' always means a sweet drink like cola. In some contexts, especially in older usage, recipes, or bar language, 'soda' or 'soda water' means plain carbonated water with no sugar. Check the context and collocations like 'whiskey and soda' or 'soda water' to recognize this meaning.
Meaning
plain carbonated drinking water
Collocations
soda water
|club soda
|soda with lime
|soda siphon
Synonyms
sparkling water (Common modern term; often used for bottled carbonated water that may be natural or artificial.)
Antonyms
still water (Water without carbonation, the direct opposite of fizzy, carbonated soda water.)
Themes
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
Water with bubbles in it, with no sugar, often mixed with other drinks.
Carbonated water used as a drink on its own or mixed with other drinks, usually without added sugar or flavoring.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
[soda] is used in [process]
Soda is an important raw material in the production of glass.
A nátrium-karbonát fontos nyersanyag az üveggyártásban.
Washing soda is a form of soda used to soften hard water.
A mosószóda a nátrium-karbonát egyik formája, amelyet a kemény víz lágyítására használnak.
The factory stores large bags of soda for use in the manufacturing process.
Adding soda to the mixture increases its alkalinity.
Soda ash is obtained by processing common salt and limestone.
Learner examples
The company uses soda to make glass.
A vállalat nátrium-karbonátot használ az üveggyártáshoz.
She buys washing soda to clean very dirty clothes.
Mosószódát vesz a nagyon piszkos ruhák tisztításához.
Soda helps remove stains from metal parts.
Soda crystals are strong, so wear gloves.
This type of soda is a chemical, not a drink.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this technical meaning with everyday 'soda' as a drink or with 'baking soda' (sodium bicarbonate). In chemical or industrial texts, 'soda' usually refers to sodium carbonate unless another form is clearly stated.
Meaning
sodium carbonate chemical compound
Collocations
washing soda
|soda ash
|soda crystals
|soda glass
Synonyms
sodium carbonate (The precise chemical name; used in scientific and technical contexts.)
Antonyms
acid (A general opposite type of chemical to alkaline soda in acid–base reactions.)
Themes
science
|chemistry
|industry
|daily_life
Definition
A white chemical powder called sodium carbonate, used for washing and in making glass and soap.
Sodium carbonate, a white, water-soluble, alkaline chemical compound used in making glass, detergents, and other industrial products, often called washing soda or soda ash.
NOUN
B1
4
Usage pattern:
add [soda] to [mixture]
If you add too much soda, the cake will taste bitter.
Ha túl sok szódabikarbónát teszel bele, a sütemény keserű lesz.
The recipe calls for one teaspoon of soda and two of flour.
A recept egy teáskanál szódabikarbónát és két teáskanál lisztet ír elő.
She mixed soda with vinegar to clean the sink.
In some older cookbooks, 'soda' means baking soda, not a drink.
A pinch of soda can help soften dried chickpeas when cooking.
Learner examples
Put a little soda in the cake mix.
Tegyél egy kevés szódabikarbónát a süteménytésztába.
They use soda and vinegar to clean the drain.
Szódabikarbónával és ecettel tisztítják a lefolyót.
The bread did not rise because we forgot the soda.
This soda is white powder, not a drink.
My grandmother says to add soda to the beans.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'soda' in recipes means a fizzy drink, but it often means 'baking soda' (sodium bicarbonate), especially in older books or some varieties of English. Always check if the context talks about powder, teaspoons, or mixing with vinegar; in that case it is baking soda, not a beverage.
Meaning
sodium bicarbonate baking powder
Collocations
baking soda
|a pinch of soda
|soda and vinegar
|soda solution
Synonyms
baking soda (The usual full term in everyday English; 'soda' alone is less common and more context-dependent.)
Antonyms
acid (In cooking and cleaning, acids like vinegar react with baking soda, so they are treated as opposites in use.)
Themes
food
|home
|science
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
A white powder called sodium bicarbonate, used in baking to make cakes rise and also for simple cleaning jobs.
Sodium bicarbonate, a white powder used in baking as a raising agent and in cleaning and home remedies, often called baking soda.
Grammar
Dictionary form
soda
IPA
GB/sˈoʊdə/
US/sˈoʊdə/
Syllables & stress
soda (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (soda)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: soda
- Plural: soda, sodas
Word family
Forms
sodas
noun
Related words
sodium
noun B1
carbonated
adjective
Expressions
baking soda
1/bˈeɪkɪŋ sˈoʊdə/
fixed phrase
sodium bicarbonate for baking
A white powder used in baking to make cakes and bread rise, and also used for simple cleaning at home.
Examples
- We need more baking soda to make the cookies tonight.
- She cleaned the oven with a mix of baking soda and water.
- Add one teaspoon of baking soda to the dry ingredients.
club soda
1/klˈʌb sˈoʊdə/
fixed phrase
carbonated water with minerals
Carbonated water with added minerals, often used in mixed drinks or as a plain fizzy drink.
Examples
- He asked for vodka with club soda and lime.
- She drinks club soda instead of sweet soft drinks.
- The stain came out after they poured club soda on it.
cream soda
1/kɹˈim sˈoʊdə/
fixed phrase
vanilla-flavored fizzy drink
A sweet fizzy drink that usually tastes like vanilla and is light-colored.
Examples
- She ordered a cream soda with extra ice.
- Cream soda was his favorite treat as a child.
- The store sells cream soda in glass bottles.
diet soda
1/dˈaɪət sˈoʊdə/
fixed phrase
low-calorie soft drink
A sweet fizzy drink with very few or no calories, usually made with artificial sweeteners instead of sugar.
Examples
- She switched to diet soda to reduce her sugar intake.
- He ordered a burger, fries, and a diet soda.
- Some people drink diet soda every day instead of regular soda.
soda ash
1/sˈoʊdə ˈæʃ/
fixed phrase
technical
industrial sodium carbonate
Industrial sodium carbonate used in making glass and many chemical products.
Examples
- The plant imports large amounts of soda ash for glass production.
- Soda ash is a key raw material in many chemical processes.
- Global demand for soda ash has increased with the growth of the glass industry.
soda bread
1/sˈoʊdə bɹˈɛd/
fixed phrase
bread raised with baking soda
Bread that uses baking soda instead of yeast to make it rise.
Examples
- We baked Irish soda bread for the holiday.
- Soda bread is quick to make because it does not need time to rise.
- She served warm soda bread with butter and jam.
soda can
1/sˈoʊdə kən/
fixed phrase
metal can of soft drink
A metal container that holds one serving of soda.
Examples
- He crushed the empty soda can and threw it in the recycling bin.
- There is a half-finished soda can on the table.
- The machine takes only soda cans, not plastic bottles.
soda machine
1/sˈoʊdə məʃˈin/
fixed phrase
machine that serves soda
A machine that sells or pours soda, usually when you put in money or press a button.
Examples
- The soda machine in the hallway only takes coins.
- They installed a new soda machine in the break room.
- The soda machine was out of his favorite flavor.
soda pop
1/sˈoʊdə pˈɑp/
fixed phrase
informal
informal term for soft drink
An informal North American word for a sweet fizzy drink like cola or orange soda.
Examples
- The kids drank soda pop and ate popcorn at the party.
- He gave up soda pop to cut down on sugar.
- They sell every kind of soda pop you can imagine at that store.
soda water
1/sˈoʊdə wˈɔtɚ/
fixed phrase
plain fizzy drinking water
Water with bubbles in it, with no sugar, often drunk alone or mixed with other drinks.
Examples
- He ordered soda water with a slice of lime.
- The bartender topped up her drink with soda water.
- Soda water is a good choice if you want something fizzy but not sweet.
washing soda
1/wˈɔʃɪŋ sˈoʊdə/
fixed phrase
technical
sodium carbonate for washing
A strong cleaning powder made from sodium carbonate, used for washing clothes and heavy cleaning.
Examples
- She added washing soda to the laundry to help remove grease.
- Washing soda is stronger than baking soda and can irritate the skin.
- The instructions say to dissolve the washing soda before use.
soda fountain
1/sˈoʊdə fˈaʊntən/
fixed phrase
counter serving soft drinks
A place or machine in a shop or restaurant where people can get soda and other soft drinks, often mixed from syrup and carbonated water.
Examples
- He works at the soda fountain in the old-fashioned diner.
- They met as teenagers working at the local soda fountain.
- They ordered milkshakes from the soda fountain at the drugstore.
- The diner still has an old-fashioned soda fountain behind the counter.
- Customers can refill their cups at the self-serve soda fountain.