mineral water
Americannoun
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water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, especially such water considered healthful to drink.
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British. mineral waters,
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carbonated water; soda water.
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artificially flavored, bottled soft drinks; soda pop.
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noun
Etymology
Origin of mineral water
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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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
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
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
Perrier says the new brand is part of the mix, and that it has no intention of abandoning its original Source Perrier natural mineral water.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025
He had forgotten to ask for his usual bottle of mineral water.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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