cola
- A carbonated soft drink flavored with extracts from kola nuts or other flavorings, often containing caffeine and sweeteners. nounShe ordered a cola with her burger at the diner.The cola spilled all over the table when the can was knocked over.
- The kola nut, a caffeine-containing nut of evergreen trees of the genus Cola, native to the tropical rainforests of Africa. nounThe kola nut is often used in the production of cola drinks.In some cultures, the kola nut is used in traditional ceremonies.