What does "sparkling water" mean?

Carbonated water served at table as drinking water; especially, such water as has a lot of bubbles (high carbonation).

What is a synonym for "sparkling water"?

Common synonyms include: carbonated water, club soda, perrier, seltzer, soda water.

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Noun

1
Carbonated water served at table as drinking water; especially, such water as has a lot of bubbles (high carbonation). countable, uncountable
"Near-synonyms: seltzer water, seltzer, club soda, carbonated water"
2
effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide wordnet

"Near-synonyms: seltzer water, seltzer, club soda, carbonated water"

From sparkling + water, said to be sparkling due to the sparkly, glistening appearance of the carbonation bubbles in the fluid.