tonic
noun
a medicine that invigorates or strengthens.
tonics
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pluralof tonic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Zoo staff provided ventilation and water to cool her down, and later administered subcutaneous fluids, liver tonics and vitamins.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
A well-scented man, Lou stocked his bathroom with rows of tonics and lotions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Cafes and teahouses in Beijing and Chengdu now double as pseudo-temples, selling fortune charms, herbal infusions, and “Stay-Up-Late Water” tonics meant to balance urban overstimulation.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2025
And if Erewhon sells it — sea moss gels, kale chips, bone broth tonics, paleo bagels, celebrity smoothies — it’s almost guaranteed to become a viral sensation among the hot and health-obsessed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
Sarsaparilla boiled for one of Sybil’s tonics, overpowering the aroma of the roasting meat.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
