# Pepsi

/ˈpɛpsi/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pepsi
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a famous brand of sweet, dark soda with bubbles. It is one of the most popular soft drinks in the world.

For teachers: a globally recognised brand of carbonated soft drink, typically cola-flavoured. Founded in 1893 and owned by PepsiCo.

## Examples

- I would like a cold Pepsi with my lunch.
- The restaurant does not serve Coca-Cola, so the waiter asked if a Pepsi would be an acceptable substitute.
- The marketing campaign focused on the 'Pepsi Challenge,' a blind taste test designed to prove that consumers preferred their formula over the leading competitor.

## Usage notes

- When capitalised, it refers to the brand or company; when lowercase, it often refers to a single glass or can of the drink.

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