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

Crunchy plantains are addictive as French fries, coated in lime zest and a sweet and briny shrimp-shell sofrito spice. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

The roe is rich and buttery, starting off savory and briny, then mellowing into a higher note of sweetness. — Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Add a large handful of kosher salt (water should taste briny, like the ocean) and bring to a boil. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

Your oysters will be briny, your steak will come with frites, your half chicken will be golden and well-salted. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 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