SELTZER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does seltzer mean? 

• SELTZER (noun)
  The noun SELTZER has 2 senses:

1. naturally effervescent mineral water

2. effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide

  Familiarity information: SELTZER used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SELTZER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Naturally effervescent mineral water

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Hypernyms ("seltzer" is a kind of...):

mineral water (water naturally or artificially impregnated with mineral salts or gasses; often effervescent; often used therapeutically)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Synonyms:

carbonated water; club soda; seltzer; soda water; sparkling water

Hypernyms ("seltzer" is a kind of...):

drinking water (water suitable for drinking)

Holonyms ("seltzer" is a substance of...):

pop; soda; soda pop; soda water; tonic (a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring)