Seltzer
Seltzer (noun) means Carbonated water, plain or flavored, often drunk on its own or used to mix with juice or alcohol. Example: “She poured seltzer over ice and added a slice of lime.”
How to use Seltzer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlain sparkling water, sometimes flavored, with no sugar or sweetener.
Seltzer is unsweetened and usually unflavored or lightly flavored; club soda often contains added minerals for taste, and tonic water contains sugar and quinine — the three are not interchangeable in recipes.
Word forms
Seltzers plural
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She poured _____ over ice and added a slice of lime.
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.