brinier; briniest
Synonyms of brinynext
: of, relating to, or resembling brine or the sea : salty
brininess noun

Examples of briny in a Sentence

oysters with a briny flavor
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Options lean fruit-forward, herbal and slightly savory, with ingredients like citrus, fresh herbs and briny elements showing up across the list. Evan Moore april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 One was topped with tender steak tartare, while another conveyed a briny white anchovy on a smear of aioli. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026 How about a perfectly briny oyster? Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026 Cook rounds of zucchini until tender and golden, then toss them with garlic, red pepper flakes, Kalamata olives, and lemon juice for a bright, briny sauce. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for briny

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of briny was in 1581

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“Briny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briny. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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briny

adjective
brinier; briniest
: of, relating to, or resembling salt water : salty
brininess noun

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