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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"My baby son has been having the poshest baths - six bottles of mineral water and two kettles," he said.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 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
The Swiss conglomerate had already been under pressure over Perrier and its other brands as EU regulations strictly limit what treatments are allowed for any product marketed as natural mineral water.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
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
I waked the orderly and he poured mineral water on the dressings.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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