variants or less commonly springwater
: water from a spring

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The pure thermal spring water contains postbiotic microflora, which can calm the skin and reduce redness. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 July 2026 The can has more of a mineral taste than your classic bottle of spring water, reminiscent of the complex taste of garden hose water. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026 These might be mineral water showers or baths, cold-water enemas, or just drinking 3 glasses of stinky, sulfurous spring water daily before breakfast, while strolling and engaging in pleasant conversation on a landscaped promenade. Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026 Finish the look with delicate jewelry and a can of thermal spring water to keep you nice and breezy throughout the tournament. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spring water

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spring water was in the 15th century

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“Spring water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20water. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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