Definition of briny
brinier
;briniest
brininess
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of briny in a Sentence
oysters with a briny flavor
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Close your eyes and conjure up your paradise vacation: umbrellaed drink in hand, trashy detective novel perched on your knee, the rhythmic swell of waves in your ears, and of course—the fresh, briny smell of the sea.
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