🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

청량음료

Pronunciation / Transliteration: cheongnyang-eumryo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Soft Drink/ˈsɔːft drɪŋk/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #800 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"식사와 함께 청량음료를 주문했습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    A non-alcoholic drink, especially one that is carbonated and typically contains fruit flavoring, sugar, or artificial sweeteners.

    "He ordered a cold soft drink to go with his burger."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'soft drink' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'soft', meaning not alcoholic, with 'drink', referring to a liquid for consumption. It evolved as a descriptor for non-alcoholic beverages that are carbonated and often sweetened.

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