briny

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adjective

ˈbrī-nē 

brinier; briniest

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

brininess noun

brininess

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noun

brin·​i·​ness

ˈbrī-nē-nəs

plural -es

: the quality or state of being briny

Synonyms of briny

Adjective

• salt

Examples of briny in a Sentence

Adjective

oysters with a briny flavor

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Similar salt levels in briny fluids can preserve the chemical compound phosphate in a solution, which may then kickstart chemical reactions between minerals and organic materials. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Green olives, meanwhile, tend to be firmer and more briny, peppery and slightly more bitter. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 July 2026

High-quality Blanco Tequila, in particular, offers bright citrus, minerality, pepper, and clean agave sweetness that cut through the roe's richness while highlighting its briny character. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Without keepers present for daily maintenance in the oft-harsh and briny air, many fell into disrepair and were considered excess property by the federal government, which did not set aside much money for preservation. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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