plain water

Just the liquid

Plain water is water without additives—no carbonation, flavoring, sweeteners, or minerals beyond what's naturally present.

The term distinguishes ordinary tap or bottled water from sparkling water, flavored water, or enhanced beverages: I'll just have plain water, thanks.

Sometimes called still water.

beverage

hydration

Bodily fluid replenishment

sip · gulp · refreshing · potable · drinkable · tap · bottled · filtered · spring · mineral

purity

unflavored

Without added taste

natural · clean · clear · crystal clear · unadulterated · simple · basic · neutral · bland · tasteless

health

detox

Substance removal process

kidney · metabolism · wellness · diet · medication · hangover cure · electrolytes · daily intake · recommended

Opposites
carbonation

plain watersparkling water

Carbonated, unflavored drink

carbonated water · seltzer · soda water · club soda · fizzy water

flavor/additive content

plain waterflavored water

Water with added taste

vitamin water · electrolyte water · lemon water · cucumber water · La Croix

complexity/composition

plain watersoda

Carbonated soft drink

soft drinks · juice · cocktail · milkshake · smoothie

Family

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Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G