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 waters that flow underground in this area have long been thought to have healing powers. Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025 Topo Chico mineral water bottles shipped to five states were recalled due to the possible contamination of a bacteria that can be deadly to those with weakened immune systems, according to Coca-Cola. Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 5 June 2025 The restaurant uses fresh ingredients sourced from the on-site farm; the house lager is brewed using mineral water from the hot springs. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2025 Zhong Shanshan, chairman of Nongfu Spring mineral water, in May 2013. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 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 21 Aug. 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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