variants or less commonly springwater
: water from a spring

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And, like all the products from the beloved French pharmacy brand, the SPF incorporates a burst of thermal spring water to soothe and nourish the skin. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 This Toleriane Moisturizing Milky Facial Cleanser does exactly that and respects my skin barrier, thanks to a very minimal ingredient list featuring thermal spring water and glycerin. — Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026 Travertine molds The shelter sits at the foot of a cliff of travertine, a limestone laid down by calcium-rich spring water. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 Milbon, for example, formulates around pearl peptides, spring water algae extract and black truffle to repair and nourish. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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