"seltzer" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɛltsɚ/ [General-American] Audio: en-us-seltzer.ogg Forms: seltzers [plural]
Etymology: A toponym from 1735–45 German Selterser (“of Selters”), after Selters, a village known for its carbonated mineral springs. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Selterser|t=of Selters}} German Selterser (“of Selters”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} seltzer (usually uncountable, plural seltzers)
  1. Ellipsis of seltzer water; carbonated water, often for use in mixing with alcohol, cordials, and juices. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable, usually Alternative form of: seltzer water (extra: carbonated water, often for use in mixing with alcohol, cordials, and juices) Categories (topical): Beverages Synonyms: soda water, club soda, bubble water Derived forms: bromo-seltzer, hard seltzer, seltzer bottle, seltzerita
    Sense id: en-seltzer-en-noun-X7I5~NJZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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