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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
One club charges 6,000 yen (around £30) for a bottle of Perrier sparkling mineral water, which usually costs less than 500 yen (£2.50) at supermarkets and online stores.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 31 May 2024
In the 16th century, Michelangelo, who suffered from kidney stones, traveled from Rome to the village of Fiuggi, Italy (a journey that takes about an hour by train today), where the natural mineral waters were thought to alleviate pain from urinary illnesses.
—Gisela Williams, New York Times, 28 May 2024
For another favorite classic, try Evian’s facial spray, which is full of mineral waters to hydrate the skin and packaged in a compact size for travel.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
Texas Ranch Water is simply blanco tequila, lime juice, and Topo Chico mineral water.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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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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Cite this Entry
“Mineral water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20water. Accessed 4 Jul. 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)
More from Merriam-Webster on mineral water
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