tonic water

noun

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

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Room temperature tonic water is no one’s idea of a good time. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025 In the world of coffee, tonic water is a social media favorite. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 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 Turn that eerie trick into a showstopping Halloween punch by freezing tonic water in disposable rubber gloves. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025 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

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

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