table-water

A family enjoys a meal with a bottle of table-water on the table.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Natural spring water: "table-water" refers to natural spring water that is considered suitable for drinking, especially during meals. It is typically bottled and served at the table, distinct from tap water or carbonated beverages.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The restaurant served chilled table-water with the meal. (Natural spring water provided at the table for drinking.)
  • She prefers table-water over tap water for its purity and taste. (She chooses bottled spring water for its quality.)

Advanced Usage

• "Table-water" as a specific type: In culinary or hospitality contexts, "table-water" may denote a specific brand or source of spring water, often associated with fine dining.
  • The hotel offers complimentary table-water in every guest room. (Bottled spring water is provided free of charge.)

Variants and Related Words

• Table water (n, alternative spelling): a synonym for "table-water," used interchangeably.
  • He ordered a glass of table water to accompany his steak. (He requested spring water with his meal.)

Synonyms

• Spring water: water that flows naturally from an underground source, often bottled for drinking.
• Mineral water: water containing dissolved minerals, sometimes used synonymously with table-water, though it may be carbonated.
• Bottled water: water sold in sealed containers for consumption, which may include table-water.

Related Idioms

• "Table-water" is not used in idioms or phrasal verbs. It is a specific term primarily found in formal or descriptive contexts.

Notes

• Historical usage: "Table-water" was more common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, often referring to natural spring water served at dining tables. Today, it is less frequently used, with "bottled water" or "spring water" being more common.