diet soda

Zero-calorie refreshment

Diet soda is a carbonated soft drink sweetened with artificial or non-caloric sweeteners instead of sugar.

The term emerged in the 1960s with products marketed for weight-conscious consumers: I'll have a diet soda with my burger.

In British English, the equivalent is usually diet fizzy drink or sugar-free pop.

Opposites
caloric content

diet sodaMexican Coke

Imported cola with cane sugar

milkshake · smoothie · fruit juice

artificial vs natural

diet sodawater

Clear essential liquid

spring water · herbal tea · plain water · whole milk · coconut water

health perception

diet sodaice cream float

Soda topped with frozen dairy

milkshake · root beer float · chocolate shake · chocolate milkshake · frappuccino

Family

diet, soda

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G