saltine

noun

sal·​tine sȯl-ˈtēn How to pronounce saltine (audio)
: a thin crisp cracker usually sprinkled with salt

Examples of saltine in a Sentence

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The saltine is the only vehicle for West Indies. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 Canned or jarred groceries will quickly reach a 40,000-pound limit, but corn chips or saltines may fill the 4,000-cubic-foot volume limit of a semitrailer before the weight limit is reached. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 Serve alongside saltines, hot sauce, and lemon for even more flavor. Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 For example, at the Seattle Safeway, volunteers did not observe any price variations for items such as Premium brand saltine crackers, Heinz ketchup and Barilla farfalle pasta. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for saltine

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saltine was in 1907

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“Saltine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saltine. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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saltine

noun
sal·​tine sȯl-ˈtēn How to pronounce saltine (audio)
: a square crisp cracker usually sprinkled with salt
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