American Dictionary
Definition tonic in American English
tonic
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈtɑnɪk/
1
a type of carbonated water (=with gas in it) with a bitter taste, often mixed with a strong alcoholic drink, or a glass of this drink
Example
a gin and tonic
Example
a vodka tonic
3
a medicine that you take to get more energy and feel healthier, especially after you have been sick or working too hard
Example
a Chinese herbal tonic
Synonyms and related words
Synonyms and related words
