sparkling water
effervescent water
carbonated water
fizzy water
bubbly water
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The five all mean the same thing: water to which carbon dioxide has been added. In the US only the third one is used. The first one is sometimes heard but is considered stuffy.
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The five all mean the same thing: water to which carbon dioxide has been added. In the US only the third one is used. The first one is sometimes heard but is considered stuffy. The fourth and fifth would be considered childish. The second pretentious.