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

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

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

The advantage for Perrier is that the new beverages do not claim to be "natural 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

“I’ll bring some cold mineral water to pour over it. It must itch under the cast. It’s hot outside.”

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway