Definitions
01soft drink
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. a sweet, dark brown drink with bubbles.
n. a carbonated soft drink typically flavoured with vanilla, cinnamon, citrus oils, and other aromatics.
“I ordered a burger and a cold cola at the restaurant.”
“The global market for cola remains dominated by a few major brands, despite the rise of artisanal and health-conscious alternatives.”
02the plant or nut
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. a nut from a tropical tree that contains caffeine.
n. the seed or nut of the kola tree, used as a flavouring agent and a source of caffeine.
“The original recipe for the drink used real cola nuts for flavour.”
“Extracts from the cola nut were historically valued for their stimulant properties before synthetic alternatives became standard in the beverage industry.”
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
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