brinier; briniest
: 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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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 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

briny

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

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