noun

coke

coke, coke

I'd like a can of coke, please.

I'd like a can of coke, please.

Coke is used in steel production.

Coke is used in steel production.

((noun)) a type of fizzy drink. I'd like a can of coke, please.

((noun)) a type of fuel. Coke is used in steel production.

Synonyms: cola, pop, soda (drink); fuel (fuel)

The drink 'coke' is a shortening of 'Coca-Cola'. The fuel 'coke' comes from an old word related to 'coal'.

Picture a can of Coke next to a lump of black coke (fuel) to remember the two different meanings.

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