tonic water

noun

: a carbonated beverage flavored with a small amount of quinine, lemon, and lime

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Seek out a dry white port as the light citrus notes bring balance to the tonic water. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 In this brain-freeze-y adaptation of a G&T, the tonic water is substituted by a tonic syrup. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026 That included changing his diet, regularly getting IVs and even drinking tonic water. Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026 Wild Flower – Monkey 47 Gin, Herban Liqueur, yuzu, pear puree, spritz of salt water, splash of tonic water and Alyssum flower garnish. Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tonic water

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tonic water was in 1903

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“Tonic water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonic%20water. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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tonic water

noun
: a carbonated beverage flavored with a small amount of quinine, lemon, and lime

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