tonic water

noun

: a carbonated beverage flavored with a small amount of quinine, lemon, and lime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web If Meyer lemon isn’t your favorite flavor, Betty Buzz also makes a ginger beer, a lemon lime sparkling soda and a tonic water, too. Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 Also, keep in mind sodium levels and opt for club soda, seltzer or sparkling water over tonic water. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 9 Nov. 2022 The five flavors — tonic water, sparkling grapefruit, Meyer lemon club soda, sparkling lemon lime and ginger beer — are available online and at select retailers including Whole Foods. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2023 The tonic water was so bad for so long across America that the growth is unlimited there once people discover what a proper G&T actually tastes like. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023 Etna with 4 ounces San Pellegrino grapefruit soda, or tonic water with a squeeze of lime, to taste. Dallas News, 9 Feb. 2023 Don't forget to stock up on mixers, like club soda and tonic water, as well as citrus fruits and herbs for garnishes. Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2023 The five flavors — tonic water, sparkling grapefruit, Meyer lemon club soda, sparkling lemon lime and ginger beer — used to only be available online, at select retailers or for delivery on gopuff. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 30 Nov. 2022 Brands tend to add high fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners to tonic water to improve its taste. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 9 Nov. 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tonic water was in 1903

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“Tonic water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonic%20water. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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tonic water

noun
: a carbonated beverage flavored with a small amount of quinine, lemon, and lime

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