tonic water

noun

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

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Today, tonic water is famous for its use in gin and tonics, but its medicinal past still lingers in the flavor profile. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 The bitter punch of quinine, the distinctive essence found in tonic water, hit the rats one second before the cocaine. New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024 The basic necessities include simple syrup, ginger beer, tonic water, and citrus juices—bonus points for fresh squeezed! Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 Top with 2 ounces blood orange ginger beer and 2 ounces tonic water. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tonic water 

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Dec. 2024.

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tonic water

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

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