tonic water

noun

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

Examples of tonic water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Under a black light, this brew appears eerily luminescent, thanks to both the tonic water and vitamin B2 (also known as riboflavin) reacting to UV light. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026

An 8-ounce pour of tonic water has about 21 grams of sugar, or roughly 5 teaspoons. — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The line covers ginger beer, tonic water and club soda, plus ready-to-drink mocktails tied to the seasons. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Aki London Japanese restaurant, Aki, is serving a Wimbledon Highball throughout July with Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin, shiso leaf cordial, elderflower tonic water and matcha green tea ice. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tonic water

• imprimatur
• underwater
• auteur
• blotter
• cotter
• daughter
• hotter
• mater
• otter
• plotter
• rotter
• slaughter

Kids Definition

tonic water

noun

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