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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The area’s rich mineral waters are the star of the show here. — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 Top with sparkling mineral water; add a pinch sea salt. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 From there, fresh grapefruit juice in lieu of lime adds brightness, while mineral water or sparkling water keeps things light and refreshing. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 Guests soak in mineral water pools, relax in bathhouses and lounge in cliffside hammocks. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mineral water

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

Rhymes for mineral water

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“Mineral water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20water. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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