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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Sulphur Springs, the world’s only drive-in volcano, is five minutes from Ladera and offers easy access to the mineral waters and mud baths. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026 This distinction helps set mineral water apart from seltzer. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026 The sparking mineral water will be unavailable in the United States until later this year, owner and manufacturer Coca-Cola announced last month. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Mar. 2026 The pause on production is so that upgrades can be made to the mineral water wells and processing facilities, Coca Cola said. Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 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 Apr. 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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