brinier; briniest
brininess
noun
Examples of briny in a Sentence
oysters with a briny flavor
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This resemblance, combined with field observations, lab experiments and computer modelling, suggests that the Damhán Alla features may have formed from briny water eruptions beneath the moon's ice, offering clues about subsurface liquid water and the potential for life on Europa.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Experts now call this briny beverage a must-try for any host looking to impress.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
The fluffy mound of Thanksgiving-style stuffing was the perfect vehicle for a luxuriously silky cream sauce studded with plump, briny oysters.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
There’s nuance to every mouthful, as roes will differ, with the flavor of those briny pearls changing from species to species.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Experts now call this briny beverage a must-try for any host looking to impress.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
The fluffy mound of Thanksgiving-style stuffing was the perfect vehicle for a luxuriously silky cream sauce studded with plump, briny oysters.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
There’s nuance to every mouthful, as roes will differ, with the flavor of those briny pearls changing from species to species.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for briny
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“Briny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briny. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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