spring water
/'spriɳ'wɔ:tə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Water from a natural spring: Water that flows naturally to the earth's surface from an underground source.
- Underground water: Water that is held in soil and porous rocks, often tapped as a source for bottled water.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The cabin's supply came from pure spring water. (The cabin's supply came from pure water from a natural spring.)
- This brand bottles its spring water directly from the source. (This brand bottles its water from a natural spring directly from the source.)
Advanced Usage
- "To drink spring water": To consume water sourced from a natural spring, often for its perceived purity or taste.
- Many people prefer to drink spring water rather than tap water. (Many people prefer to consume water from a natural spring rather than tap water.)
Variants and Related Words
- Spring (n): The natural source or fountain from which spring water flows.
- We found a cool spring in the forest. (We found a cool natural water source in the forest.)
- Mineral water (n): Water from a spring that contains dissolved minerals. (Note: All spring water contains some minerals, but "mineral water" specifically implies a notable mineral content.)
Synonyms
- Well water: Water drawn from a well, which taps into underground aquifers, similar to the source of some spring water.
- Artesian water: Water that rises to the surface under its own pressure from a confined aquifer.
Related Phrases
- Bottled spring water: Spring water that has been packaged for commercial sale.
- She always carries a bottle of bottled spring water. (She always carries a bottle of commercially packaged water from a spring.)
Related Idioms
- : To be very pure, honest, or innocent. (This idiom references the common perception of spring water's purity.)
- His intentions were as pure as spring water. (His intentions were very pure.)
Noun
- water from a spring
- underground water that is held in the soil and in pervious rocks