mineral water

noun

: water naturally or artificially infused with mineral salts or gases (such as carbon dioxide)

Examples of mineral water in a Sentence

a glass of mineral water
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In previous cases, beverage companies have recalled mineral waters, kombuchas, and sodas due to structural weaknesses in glass manufacturing that led to shattering issues. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 The gels were made out of agarose mixed with a bit of mineral water and specific flavor essences: sugar, salt, citric acid, cherry, milk, green tea, passion fruit, durian, and grapefruit. Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2024 At the core of it all is the pure, geothermal mineral water that has renewed mind, body, and spirit for centuries. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025 Drinking mineral water may have some health benefits. Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mineral water

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mineral water was in the 15th century

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“Mineral water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20water. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

mineral water

noun
: water containing mineral salts (as of calcium) or gases (as carbon dioxide) which are present naturally or added artificially

Medical Definition

mineral water

noun
: water naturally or artificially infused with mineral salts or gases (as carbon dioxide)

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