noun
sarsaparilla
sahr-spuh-RIL-uh/ˌsɑːrspəˈrɪlə/
A sweet soft drink flavored with a root extract.
The glass of sarsaparilla stands beside sugar and root extract.
Etymology
A bramble or vine name came to identify the root flavoring behind the sweet drink; the deeper origin is uncertain.
More examples
- The diner serves sarsaparilla with lunch.
- She opens a bottle of sarsaparilla.
Forms
sarsaparilla
Similar words
- root beer
- A related sweet drink with varied root or botanical flavorings.
- soft drink
- A broad term for a nonalcoholic flavored beverage.