mineral water
noun
water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, especially such water considered healthful to drink.
mineral waters, British.
- carbonated water; soda water.
- artificially flavored, bottled soft drinks; soda pop.
Origin of mineral water
First recorded in 1555–65
Words nearby mineral water
mineral oil,
mineral pitch,
mineral spirits,
mineral spring,
mineral tar,
mineral water,
mineral wax,
mineral wells,
mineral wool,
mineral.,
mineralize
Example sentences from the Web for mineral water
There is, however, evidence enough around the springs to show that the mineral-water is precipitated with great rapidity.
Wonders of the Yellowstone |James RichardsonNow it has two, and not flourishing in these tea- and mineral-water drinking days.
A Shepherd's Life |W. H. HudsonThe latter was somewhat marred for us by the discovery that the mineral-water opener had been forgotten.
Diplomatic Days |Edith O'ShaughnessyIn the case of glass it is usually a mineral-water bottle which bursts.
British Dictionary definitions for mineral water
mineral water
noun
water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, usually having medicinal properties
Medical definitions for mineral water
mineral water
n.
Naturally occurring or prepared water that contains dissolved mineral salts, elements, or gases, and is often used therapeutically.