brinier; briniest
brininess
noun
Examples of briny in a Sentence
oysters with a briny flavor
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Bright, reflective patches on the surface turned out to be salt deposits left by briny liquid that once seeped upward.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
It's got that signature briny taste of the sea while being completely made from plants (and therefore cruelty-free).
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
The dressing is simultaneously punchy, savory, and briny from the olives, pepperoncini, and spices in the olive salad, and a combination of lemon juice and red wine vinegar adds a balanced acidity.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Sparkling wine and oysters is a classic pairing, as the bubbles combined with the higher acidity refresh the palate after a briny bite.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
It's got that signature briny taste of the sea while being completely made from plants (and therefore cruelty-free).
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
The dressing is simultaneously punchy, savory, and briny from the olives, pepperoncini, and spices in the olive salad, and a combination of lemon juice and red wine vinegar adds a balanced acidity.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Sparkling wine and oysters is a classic pairing, as the bubbles combined with the higher acidity refresh the palate after a briny bite.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2025.
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