(ËnÃ¦tÊrÉlÉªst; -tÊÉrÉl-) n. 1. (Biology) a person who is expert or interested in botany or zoology, esp in the field. 2. (Art Terms) a person who advocates or practises naturalism, esp in art or literature. 3. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a person who advocates or practises naturalism, esp in art or literature.
Coffee, tea, milk, cocoa, and undiluted fruit and vegetable juices are not considered soft drinks. 1  The term soft drink was originated to distinguish the flavoured drinks from hard liquor, or distilled spirits. 2  There are many specialty soft drinks.
The sweetener may be sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, sugar substitutes (in the case of diet drinks) or some combination of these. Soft drinks may also contain caffeine, colorings, preservatives and other ingredients. Soft drinks are called soft in contrast to hard drinks (alcoholic beverages).