seltzer

noun

selt·​zer ˈselt-sər 

: artificially carbonated water

Examples of seltzer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vendors weave through the packed crowd hawking cans of beer, hard seltzer and jalapeño-tequila and cherry vodka Jell-O shots, served in plastic syringes. — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Monster is a pure-play energy drink company consisting of Monster Energy, Reign, Predator, Fury and a smaller alcohol segment of craft beers and hard seltzers. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Mix the ginger juice with lemon and honey then pour over ice and add seltzer. — Ryan Brennan august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026

Completed with a touch of lactose for a creamy finish, this hard seltzer is inspired by a classic summer frozen treat. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

modification of German Selterser (Wasser) water of Selters, from Nieder Selters, Germany

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above