salt pan

noun

: an undrained natural depression in which water gathers and leaves a deposit of salt on evaporation

Examples of salt pan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Green set the record on the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats, the Utah salt pan where numerous land speed records have been set in the past. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026

Carbon offsets were achieved through the reforestation of the Nhamabwe salt pan with indigenous mangroves from the lodge’s own nursery. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026

Much of the southern tip of the island is occupied by its colorful salt pans, and on the southeastern side of the island, Sorobon Beach draws kitesurfers. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026

As the moon rose, Mugibelo gestured out to the salt pans behind us. — AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for salt pan

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman
• flagman

Kids Definition

salt pan

noun

: an undrained natural depression in which water gathers and leaves a deposit of salt on evaporation