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mineral water
noun
: water naturally or artificially infused with mineral salts or gases (such as carbon dioxide)
Examples of mineral water in a Sentence
a glass of mineral water
Recent Examples on the Web
That cure came not just by divine intervention, but likely also by skilled healers with knowledge of human anatomy and maladies and an understanding of the curative properties of the hot mineral water that still bubbles up all over the valley.
—Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2024
Thermal or mineral water contains minerals and antioxidants, and similar water has been shown to improve skin’s softness, suppleness, and comfort and is used to treat a variety of conditions like dryness and atopic dermatitis.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 13 Feb. 2024
The glacier ice, according to the Guardian, will replace the standard ice used in Dubai cocktail bars, which is currently made from frozen mineral water (?!).
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 12 Jan. 2024
Those looking to expand upon the healing benefits of Upriver's mineral waters, can hop in the cold plunge — a type of water therapy said to bolster your immunity, among other potential health benefits.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2023
Sparkling, seltzer, and mineral water sales reached $3.5 billion in sales between 2019 and 2020 in the US alone.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 27 Mar. 2023
The sanctuary’s rector, Father Omar Raposo, agreed to pay for the projection if Swifties could collect 20,000 units of mineral water and panettone (sweet bread) to be donated to the needy.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023
The bottles, filled with a whoosh of this natural mineral water, are labeled, packed into cases, and placed inside a truck for a long ride.
—Martha Irvine and Dar Yasin, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2023
In 1883, a retired sea captain discovered a spring of artesian mineral water, and Carlsbad became a hub for health seekers and horticulturists alike.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of mineral water was
in the 15th century
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Cite this Entry
“Mineral water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral%20water. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
mineral water
noun
: water containing mineral salts (as of calcium) or gases (as carbon dioxide) which are present naturally or added artificially
Medical Definition
mineral water
noun
: water naturally or artificially infused with mineral salts or gases (as carbon dioxide)
More from Merriam-Webster on mineral water
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about mineral water
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