Vichy water

noun

Vi·​chy water ˈvi-shē- How to pronounce Vichy water (audio)
: a natural sparkling mineral water from Vichy, France
also : an imitation of or substitute for this

Examples of Vichy water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In that classic, the bad guys wear swastikas, political propaganda peels against town walls, and a bottle of Vichy water is tossed in the rubbish bin as love turns from romance to brotherhood in a surprise ending that commits to enduring freedom for all. Eisa Nefertari Ulen, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Vichy water was circa 1858

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“Vichy water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vichy%20water. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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