tonic water

noun

: a carbonated beverage flavored with a small amount of quinine, lemon, and lime

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There are several different elements at play in a great tonic water. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025 Here, the green tomato water backs up that classic sour note to balance the bitterness of the tonic water. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 June 2025 Add gin, tonic water, and Grillo’s Italian Dill Chips pickle brine. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Honestly, on a hot summer's day, tonic water and a big wedge of fresh orange in there is just absolutely delicious. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tonic water

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tonic water was in 1903

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“Tonic water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonic%20water. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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tonic water

noun
: a carbonated beverage flavored with a small amount of quinine, lemon, and lime

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