Synonyms

mineral water

American

noun

water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, especially such water considered healthful to drink.
British. mineral waters,
1. carbonated water; soda water.
2. artificially flavored, bottled soft drinks; soda pop.

mineral water British

noun

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

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Such treatment is contrary to French and European law that states natural mineral water cannot undergo any processes that change its original state.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

In June of this year, Nestle Waters was fined more than $610,000 in Switzerland for having used activated carbon filters on its Henniez bottled mineral water.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

It has applied for "natural mineral water" status for just two out of the five drilling wells it was using for Perrier mineral water.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Responding to the allegations, the government has asked the European Commission to rule on what level of micro-filtration is permissible for "natural mineral water".

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

“Some alkaline-infused goji berry mineral water sounds really good right about now,” I tell him.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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