spring water

noun

variants or less commonly springwater
: water from a spring

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What was once a gravel and sand mine is being reforested and turned into a sanctuary with quiet beaches and a pristine, spring water lake. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026 Each is made in Scotland, where a wash in pure local spring water softens the yarns even further. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026 In one of them, iron-rich spring water flows through a row of apertures in a stone retaining wall, staining it over time with rust-red residue. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 Plus, the brand’s signature thermal spring water—packed with minerals and antioxidants—soothes skin from the first drop. Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spring water

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Feb. 2026.

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