ETYM Of imitative origin. Related to Poop.
1. A sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork; SYN. popping.
2. A sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; SYN. soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic.
3. Power to hit a baseball hard.

ETYM Italian, soda, in OIt., ashes used in making glass, from Latin solida, fem. of solidus solid; solida having probably been a name of glasswort. Related to Solid.
Sodium carbonate.

Soda water.

Effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide; SYN. carbonated water, club soda, seltzer, sparkling water.