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 There is also a 2-day platinum ticket for $1400, includes front-of-stage viewing, complimentary beer and seltzers, dining, and more. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024 The outdoor lounge features two firepits, cozy outdoor seating, and an indoor tap wall offering self-serve beer, seltzer, kombucha, hard cider, wine, and mixed drinks. Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024 Wooden shelves line the white walls, holding rows of glass liquor and wine bottles, bitters, six packs of beer, seltzer, and the like. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 1 Apr. 2024 The team is also introducing a new pregame happy hour, with $5 Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra cans and $6 hard seltzers at the Budweiser Terrace, Brew House and Ultra Loft until the first pitch of every home game. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024 In addition to selling and repairing bicycles, the business has also served craft beers, ciders, seltzers, soft drinks and pizza at its indoor bar located near its front door, with Pewaukee Lake in full view beyond. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024 Strain into the glass and top with seltzer, if using. M. Carrie Allan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2024 Last week, 7-Eleven announced its new seltzer flavors: lemon lime, green apple, sweet orange and...hot dog. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024 Swap the gin for lime seltzer water for a mocktail version. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024

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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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“Seltzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seltzer. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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