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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Along with the recent wellness travel boom, however, mineral waters are coming to the forefront of the modern movement once again—and historic bathhouses are being restored and refreshed to meet the demand. Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 Guests get bathhouses, mineral water pools and cliffside hammocks with sweeping views. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026 The historic property features bathhouses, mineral water pools and cliffside hammocks tucked into the New Mexico landscape. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026 Guests soak in mineral water pools, relax in bathhouses and lounge in cliffside hammocks. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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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