mineral water

noun

: water naturally or artificially infused with mineral salts or gases (such as carbon dioxide)

Examples of mineral water in a Sentence

a glass of mineral water
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Similar to a margarita, ranch water is made with tequila, lime juice, and sparkling mineral water. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 The inn’s spa is considered one of the top spas in the Pacific Northwest and offers treatments and therapies incorporating the bounty the valley, including fruit, herbs, and flowers, mineral water for hydrotherapy, and, of course, Pinot Noir grapes. Ben Davidson Correspondent, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025 However, mineral water alone does not supply all electrolytes required for exercise. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025 Drinking mineral water can keep you hydrated while increasing your consumption of essential nutrients, like magnesium. Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mineral water

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mineral water was in the 15th century

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“Mineral water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20water. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

mineral water

noun
: water containing mineral salts (as of calcium) or gases (as carbon dioxide) which are present naturally or added artificially

Medical Definition

mineral water

noun
: water naturally or artificially infused with mineral salts or gases (as carbon dioxide)

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