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Definition of cola

cola

/ˈkoʊ.lə/
co · la
Plural:colas
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• noun

1

A sweet, brown carbonated soft drink traditionally flavored with an extract from cola nuts.

Example

"She ordered a hamburger and a large glass of ice-cold cola."

2

An evergreen tree of the genus Cola, native to the tropical rainforests of Africa, cultivated for its seeds which contain caffeine.

Example

"The indigenous people of West Africa have chewed the seeds of the cola tree for centuries as a natural stimulant."

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• Rhymes for cola

• Nearby Words

coil
coin
coix
cola
colander
colby
colcannon

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from West African languages, such as Temne 'kola' or Mandinka 'kolo', originally referring to the tropical tree and its caffeine-rich nut.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cola. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cola
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