briny

adjective

ˈbrī-nē 

brinier; briniest

: of, relating to, or resembling brine or the sea : salty

brininess noun

Synonyms of briny

• salt

Examples of briny in a Sentence

oysters with a briny flavor

Recent Examples on the Web

Another must-visit is La Martinière, an Île de Ré ice cream institution, which pays homage to local harvests with flavors like potato and oysters with seaweed praline (creamy, briny, and strange, but worth a taste), plus crowd pleasers like caramel with fleur de sel (sea salt). — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026

Cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and briny feta cheese bring major Greek salad vibes. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

Among these is the Cryo Dirty Martini, crafted with briny Belvedere 10 Vodka and cryo-chilled with liquid nitrogen before being presented on a silver tray with green olives and a caviar bump. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

Olive oil and lemon juice form a simple dressing that keeps everything bright and tangy while the salty cheese adds a briny bite. — Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing briny

• the briny

Rhymes for briny

• piney
• shiny
• spiny
• tiny
• sunshiny

Kids Definition

briny

adjective

ˈbrī-nē 

brinier; briniest

: of, relating to, or resembling salt water : salty

brininess noun