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So called in contrast to strong alcoholic beverages, which are "hard liquors".
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
soft drink
Today it means: Any non-alcoholic drink that is carbonated, and usually also sweet. Full definition →
Today it means: Any non-alcoholic drink that is carbonated, and usually also sweet. Full definition →
So called in contrast to strong alcoholic beverages, which are "hard liquors".
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.