seltzer

noun

selt·​zer ˈselt-sər How to pronounce seltzer (audio)
: artificially carbonated water

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Distributors are scrambling for products to fill shelves and coolers once dominated by beer, seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Robert Hoban, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 There’s nothing better than strolling in a light jacket, sipping a cool can of seltzer, is there folks? James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025 From lagers to seltzers to ales to IPAs, there’s something for everyone in this beloved community gathering space. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025 The Loop and Near North Side Electric Shuffle Play some games of shuffleboard while taking advantage of specials offered throughout the weekend, including $10 espresso martinis and $5 wine, beer and seltzer. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seltzer

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seltzer was in 1775

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“Seltzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seltzer. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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