cola — a sweet, fizzy drink that is dark brown in color
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sweet, fizzy drink that is dark brown in color
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊlə/
Example Sentences
- My dentist said I should quit cola, but my teeth disagreed and filed a complaint.
- She prefers cola over coffee for her morning caffeine fix.
- The cola exploded when he shook the bottle, making him look like a very unsuccessful magician.
cola
NOUN[/ˈkoʊlə/]
a sweet, fizzy drink that is dark brown in color
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Cola derives from the kola nut (Cola acuminata), the fruit of a tree native to West Africa. The nut, rich in caffeine, was traditionally used as a stimulating ingredient in beverages and was subsequently incorporated as a key flavoring component in the soft drink Coca-Cola.
Breakdown
kola (the West African nut and tree) → cola (the carbonated beverage). The term shifted from the natural plant product to the commercial soft drink formulation.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dentist said I should quit cola, but my teeth disagreed and filed a complaint.”
“She prefers cola over coffee for her morning caffeine fix.”
“The cola exploded when he shook the bottle, making him look like a very unsuccessful magician.”
“We bought a large bottle of cola for the party.”
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