spring water

noun

ˈspriŋ-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce spring water (audio)
-ˌwä-
variants or less commonly springwater
: water from a spring

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Pack plenty of water, too, since the on-site spring water isn’t potable. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026 Cardon chose the location of the farm both for the presence of natural spring water and its relative proximity to Paris. — Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 The hotel also offers a private sauna with views of Mount Makihata, fed by cold spring water from Osawayama. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026 The imaginative cocktails and mocktails are infused with fresh herbs and fruit and topped with a sprig of bougainvillea, while an on-site craft brewery produces mead and beer, made with spring water sourced on the property. — Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spring water

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 2026.

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