table salt

noun

: salt suitable for use at the table and in cooking

Examples of table salt in a Sentence

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Use kosher salt—or half as much table salt. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026 Isolating lithium The implications of this solid-waste approach stretch far beyond table salt. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026 Switch to the paddle attachment, add the table salt, lavender extract and food coloring (if using), and beat on medium for another 10 minutes. Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 Switch to the paddle attachment, add the table salt, lavender extract, and food coloring (if using), and beat on medium for another 10 minutes. CBS News, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for table salt

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of table salt was in 1670

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“Table salt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/table%20salt. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

table salt

noun
: salt for use on food and in cooking

Medical Definition

table salt

noun
: salt and especially sodium chloride refined for use at the table and in cooking

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