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 mineral water contains 13 minerals and ranges from 35 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026 After Harvey died in 1894, the house was donated to the Kansas City Women’s College and briefly housed both an inn and a mineral water company. Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 Top with sparkling mineral water; add a pinch sea salt. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 While there are hot springs dotting much of this region, these are some of the only ones in the world with four different types of sulfur-free mineral waters. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 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 16 May. 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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