mineral water

noun

1. water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, especially such water considered healthful to drink.
2. mineral waters, British.
   1. carbonated water; soda water.
   2. artificially flavored, bottled soft drinks; soda pop.

mineral water

noun

1. water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, usually having medicinal properties

Word History and Origins

Origin of mineral water¹

First recorded in 1555–65

Example Sentences

Beverage giant Nongfu Spring is considered a Chinese business success story, with its mineral water bottles a ubiquitous sight across the country’s convenience stores and restaurant tables.

From BBC

Soda water, mineral water, tonic water and flavored water are similar, but not the same product.

From Salon

While champagne would be of more interest to many today, mineral water was an exclusive product "treated almost like medicine" which "only found its way to royal tables", said Mr Stachura.

From BBC

To sommeliers like him, spring or mineral waters are preferable because they come from a natural source; they are rich in calcium, magnesium and sodium.

From Los Angeles Times

We’re sitting on the patio of a Pacific Palisades restaurant, not far from her home, sharing a bottle of mineral water, throwing caution to the wind and adding a wedge of lime for fun.

From Los Angeles Times