The word you use generally boils down to where you’re from: Midwesterners enjoy a good pop, while soda is tops in the North ...

The “pop” seems to be onomatopoeic for the noise made when the cork was released from the bottle before drinking. Linguists don’t fully know why “pop” became so popular in the Midwest.

The "pop" seems to be onomatopoeic for the noise made when the cork was released from the bottle before drinking. Linguists don't fully know why "pop" became so popular in the Midwest.

The “pop” seems to be onomatopoeic for the noise made when the cork was released from the bottle before drinking. Linguists don’t fully know why “pop” became so popular in the Midwest.

"Soda" originated from medicinal soda water, "pop" from the sound of opening bottles, and "coke" from Coca-Cola's Southern popularity. "Soft drink" distinguishes these beverages from alcoholic ...

The “pop” seems to be onomatopoeic for the noise made when the cork was released from the bottle before drinking. Linguists don’t fully know why “pop” became so popular in the Midwest.