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Seltzer

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Noun — Carbonated water, plain or flavored, often drunk on its own or used to mix with juice or alcohol.

Synonyms

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club soda soda water sparkling water carbonated water

How to use Seltzer

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a can of seltzer flavored seltzer seltzer water

Etymology

From the German town Selters, famous for its naturally sparkling mineral springs; the name became a generic word for any fizzy water.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Seltzer” mean?

The word “Seltzer” means carbonated water, plain or flavored, often drunk on its own or used to mix with juice or alcohol. In plain terms, plain sparkling water, sometimes flavored, with no sugar or sweetener.

How do you use “Seltzer” in a sentence?

Here is “Seltzer” used in a sentence: “She poured seltzer over ice and added a slice of lime.”

What part of speech is “Seltzer”?

“Seltzer” is a noun.

Where does the word “Seltzer” come from?

The word “Seltzer” comes from German. From the German town Selters, famous for its naturally sparkling mineral springs; the name became a generic word for any fizzy water.

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