# carbonated

/ˈkɑɹbəˌneɪtɪd/ (US) · /kˈɑːbənˌeɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/carbonated
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

containing bubbles of gas, like the bubbles in soda or beer. You use this to describe drinks that fizz when you open them.

For teachers: containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas, which is released as bubbles when the pressure is released. Often used to describe beverages or industrial materials.

## Examples

- I prefer my soda carbonated.
- The factory produces carbonated water for the local market, ensuring the bottles remain sealed until the moment they are sold.
- While some consumers enjoy the crisp, effervescent quality of carbonated beverages, others find the bubbles irritating to their digestive system.

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