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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The Luiseño Indigenous people bathed in the springs’ mineral waters since time immemorial, and one of the site’s original owners, Fritz Guenther, built a bathhouse and a couple of cottages there in 1902—essentially, the area's first wellness resort. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 Coca-Cola confirmed that only the sparkling mineral water product from Topo Chico is experiencing a shortage. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026 The Coca-Cola Company, which owns the mineral water brand, has announced a temporary Topo Chico shortage due to production issues that could stretch into the summer months. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026 The thermal springs comprise multiple pools filled with mineral water to emulate the healing properties and overall experience of natural hot springs. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 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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