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grammar - sentece understanding
Apr 22, 2005 19:09
19 yrs ago
English term

instant drinks

English Marketing Linguistics
I'm looking for a single word that would include all types of instant beverages like instant drink, instant soup, instant cappuccino, etc. This is to be used in a company portfolio, describing their various activities.

The closest I get is "instants", but I would like to hear if someone could think of something better/more creative.
Responses
5 +3 the Instants
3 +4 instant mixes
5 ready- mixes
4 jiffy
3 insta-mixes

Discussion

Elizabeth Lyons Apr 23, 2005:
Thanks! :)

Responses

+3
12 mins
Selected

the Instants

Since these are reconstituted powders to liquid and they are not all strictly drinks, I would use "The/the Instants" with a capital "I" to indicate the whole line. Otherwise, if they were just drinks, I might like the sound of "Quick-Drinks".
Peer comment(s):
agree Tony M : Works for me!
10 mins
Thanks Dusty, :) !
agree George Rabel : Or between quotation marks: The "Instants".. I like that even better
1 hr
Yes, thank you George, a good point :)
agree Charlie Bavington : altho I don't actually have an issue calling soup a drink in a vending machine context (if indeed that's what it is, sounds like it might be)
6 hrs
Thanks Charlie, I am going to ruminate on that, you have a point! :)
disagree Refugio : Since this is not a commonly used term, I think it would confuse a lot of people.
9 hrs
Ruth, I appreciate the feedback. If it were out of context, I agree. It is in context and I see it as the best overall compromise. Thanks, though:)
agree Alfa Trans (X)
20 hrs
Marju, thank you very much :)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "This is essentially then what I suggested as well. I don;t think there will be any confusion as Ruth suggested as this term will always be used in context. Thanks."
7 mins

jiffy

Just a suggestion.
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+4
9 mins

instant mixes

... seems to cover drinks, soups, etc. in a very general sense, although someone else might come up with a better answer.

Some examples:

Instant Mixes
Become more self sufficient and build a healthier lifestyle. Fast, revolutionary
methods in preparing wholesome foods for the 90's. Books, Cards, and Videos ...
vitalvillage.net/mixes/ - 17k - Cached - Similar pages

Hollandwinkel.NL - Instant mixes
Several instant mixes. Within half an hour an original and tasty Nasi or ...
It is very easy with Conimex instant mixes. Every mix contains a melange of ...
www.hollandwinkel.nl/default3_10.php - 28k - Apr 20, 2005 - Cached - Similar pages

Instant Mixes... MANZOOR A-1 Instant Mixes (Various sizes & flavors available) Item No. IM-7, $1.99 ... RASOI MAGIC Instant Mixes (All 50 grams) Item No. IM-8, $1.99 ...
www.indianblend.com/site/664954/page/258165 - 65k - Cached - Similar pages
Peer comment(s):
agree humbird
44 mins
agree Alp Berker
5 hrs
agree Refugio
9 hrs
agree Deborah do Carmo
1 day 11 hrs
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26 mins

insta-mixes

It's just an idea and I haven't looked to see if this is actually being used by some company, so you may have copyright issues. Other ideas could include "insta-meals" (because you mentioned soup), "insta-drinks" or "insta-products."

Or maybe not... ;-)
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6 hrs

ready- mixes

pre-prepared, fast, convenience meals or beverages
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