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

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

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 their investigations, Le Monde and Radio France alleged that the government considered the mineral water industry so strategic that it agreed to suppress damaging information.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

At issue is whether some world-famous brands, notably the iconic Perrier label, can even continue calling themselves "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