brinier; briniest
brininess
noun
Examples of briny in a Sentence
oysters with a briny flavor
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Fatty Fish Inflammation is no match against fatty fish, from briny sardines to buttery salmon.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
At the top of Winthrop’s Highlands, where the town quietly saves its best views, 144 Quincy Avenue serves up a briny mix of elevation, design, and proximity to the Atlantic.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
For those with less-briny palates, a fine jerk chicken and a number of steak cuts are also available.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Add a handful of olives or capers for extra briny punch, or stir in a splash of cream at the end for a richer sauce.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
At the top of Winthrop’s Highlands, where the town quietly saves its best views, 144 Quincy Avenue serves up a briny mix of elevation, design, and proximity to the Atlantic.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
For those with less-briny palates, a fine jerk chicken and a number of steak cuts are also available.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Add a handful of olives or capers for extra briny punch, or stir in a splash of cream at the end for a richer sauce.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
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 28 Jan. 2026.
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