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Seltzer

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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.”

noun

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

"She poured seltzer over ice and added a slice of lime."

"He prefers seltzer to soda because it has no sugar."

How to use Seltzer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPlain sparkling water, sometimes flavored, with no sugar or sweetener.

Common mistake

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.

Common pairings

a can of seltzer flavored seltzer seltzer water

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: Seltzers

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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.

Origin: German

Synonyms

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club soda soda water sparkling water carbonated water

Related words

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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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