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
Recent Examples on the Web Its products are ubiquitous in Indian homes and include daily necessities such as salt, tea and mineral water. Ashok Sharma, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024 At the time, the mineral water was likely considered the most precious cargo onboard. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024 The mineral water was produced by none other than Selters. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 July 2024 The wreck was not a fishing boat but rather a sailing ship loaded with crates of Champagne, wine, mineral water and porcelain. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for mineral water 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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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