: a thin crisp cracker usually sprinkled with salt
Examples of saltine in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebDiners can expect hits from the pop-up days like smoked gulf fish dip with buttered saltines, plus Cottrell’s takes on classic barbecue sides like a potato salad with green goddess dressing and gochugaru or beef tallow refried beans.—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024 Others opt for Sprite, saltine crackers or apple slices.—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024 Try nausea-reducing foods, like saltine crackers, ginger, or sour candies.
Stay hydrated.—Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 28 Feb. 2024 The comedian, who at the time played videogames while serving up brie cheese and saltine crackers, did not impress.—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024 Snacks include a popular saltine service with green pepper miso and cream cheese, a sushi bento box and Island Creek California sturgeon.—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Basic saltines get a makeover with an olive oil and spice blend coating, then layered with cream cheese, pepper jelly, and the herb-and-lemon seasoned shrimp.—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024 There might be shawarma next to the shotgun shells, or wedges of mild hoop cheese and packets of saltines for sale at the counter along with lottery tickets and pecan pie that the owner’s sister made.—Kim Severson, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024 Kosher salt and black pepper: Although the oysters and saltines bring their own level of saltiness, additional salt and black pepper helps balance the heavy cream poured over the casserole.—Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
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