a spring of water that contains a high proportion of dissolved mineral salts
mineral spring in American English
any spring of natural mineral water
mineral spring in American English
noun
a spring of water that contains a significant amount of dissolved minerals
Word origin
[1775–85]This word is first recorded in the period 1775–85. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Americanism, alto, interference, parachute, waltz
Examples of 'mineral spring' in a sentence
mineral spring
California has countless natural wonders and man-made marvels, including mineral springs and mud-bath spas.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Greece has more than 750 free-flowing mineral springs, of which 80 feed organised (and usually state-run) spas.