tonic water

noun

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

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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 In this brain-freeze-y adaptation of a G&T, the tonic water is substituted by a tonic syrup. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tonic water

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First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tonic water was in 1903

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tonic water

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