First Known Use: 1920
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noun co·la \ˈkō-lə\
: a sweet brown drink that contains many bubbles
Full Definition of COLA
: a carbonated soft drink colored usually with caramel and flavored usually with extracts from kola nuts
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Origin of COLA
from Coca-Cola, a trademark
COLA
abbreviation
Definition of COLA
1
cost-of-living adjustment
2
cost-of-living allowance
COLA[1] Defined for Kids
cola
noun co·la \ˈkō-lə\
plural co·las
Definition of COLA for Kids
: a sweet brown carbonated soft drink that contains flavoring from the nut of a tropical tree
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