seltzer

noun

selt·​zer ˈselt-sər How to pronounce seltzer (audio)
: artificially carbonated water

Examples of seltzer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This type of seltzer water is less acidic than other fizzy waters. Alison Mango, Health, 1 June 2024 The onsite marketplace off the lobby sells Starbucks coffee, gourmet salads, craft beers, and seltzers, available by the can to enjoy poolside or in your room. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 Imagine a grapefruit seltzer and a lemonade shandy fell in love – or in lust; no judgment! — and had a baby. Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024 In addition to the Chardonnay and seltzer, this easy party drink recipe features citrus or regular vodka and lemon juice. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for seltzer 

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Word History

Etymology

modification of German Selterser (Wasser) water of Selters, from Nieder Selters, Germany

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seltzer was in 1775

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Cite this Entry

“Seltzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seltzer. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.

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