mineral water

American  

noun

1. water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, especially such water considered healthful to drink.

2. British. mineral waters,

   1. carbonated water; soda water.

   2. artificially flavored, bottled soft drinks; soda pop.

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mineral water British  

noun

1. water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, usually having medicinal properties

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Etymology

Origin of mineral water

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

In the two weeks preceding the election, Moscow banned the export of Armenian flowers, mineral water, cognac, fresh vegetables and fruit.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Many are from Europe, he told AFP on the sidelines of a tasting, but there is also one from Himalayan springs in Bhutan and another from a mineral water mecca in Mexico.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

"My baby son has been having the poshest baths - six bottles of mineral water and two kettles," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

UFC-Que Choisir, which lodged its request with a court in Nanterre near Paris, had argued that the company's microfiltration process meant Perrier could no longer claim the "natural mineral water" designation.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

"Get some more ice and mineral water, Myrtle, before everybody goes to sleep."

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald