Fizzwater

/ˈfɪzˌwɔtər/ noun

Definition

Water that is carbonated or contains bubbles; sparkling water or soda water.

Etymology

Compound word combining 'fizz' and 'water,' describing water that literally fizzes. Emerged in the 19th century as carbonated beverages became commercially available.

Kelly Says

Before Coca-Cola and Pepsi, 'fizzwater' was the generic term for any carbonated drink, and it perfectly captures how people initially described this novelty—plain water that mysteriously fizzed!

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