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

Recent Examples on the Web Manny made a snapper a la veracruzana with cream potatoes and saltine crackers. Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024 The flatbread was dry and flavorless, with the texture of slightly stale saltines (minus the salt). Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2024 Diners can expect hits from the pop-up days like smoked gulf fish dip with buttered saltines, plus Cottrell’s takes on classic barbecue sides like a potato salad with green goddess dressing and gochugaru or beef tallow refried beans. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2024 Others opt for Sprite, saltine crackers or apple slices. Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2024 Try nausea-reducing foods, like saltine crackers, ginger, or sour candies. Stay hydrated. Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 28 Feb. 2024 The comedian, who at the time played videogames while serving up brie cheese and saltine crackers, did not impress. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024 Snacks include a popular saltine service with green pepper miso and cream cheese, a sushi bento box and Island Creek California sturgeon. Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Basic saltines get a makeover with an olive oil and spice blend coating, then layered with cream cheese, pepper jelly, and the herb-and-lemon seasoned shrimp. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024

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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 16 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

saltine

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