Topic: MUSIC
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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Origin: | tonikos, from tonos; TONE1 |
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ton‧ic
1 [uncountable and countable] also tonic waterDFD a clear bitter-tastingdrink that you can mix with alcoholic drinks such as gin or vodka : She sat and sipped a gin and tonic.
She sat and sipped a gin and tonic.2 [countable]MD a drink that you have as a medicine to give you more energy or strength when you feel tired : A lot of people need a tonic at the end of the winter.
A lot of people need a tonic at the end of the winter.3 [countable usually singular] British English something that makes you feel happy and full of energy : A weekend by the sea was the perfect tonic.
A weekend by the sea was the perfect tonic.4 [countable] a liquid that you put on your hair or skin to improve it and make it more healthy : a herbal skin tonic
a herbal skin tonic5 [countable usually singular] technicalAPM the first note in a musical scale of eight notes
