Synonyms of brine

brine

noun

ˈbrīn 

as in sea

the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth

for hundreds of years people from Atlantic Canada have made their living from the brine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sea
• ocean
• waters
• blue
• Neptune
• deep
• seven seas
• basin
• blue water
• high seas
• depths
• main
• Davy Jones's locker

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brine

The ingredients in the brine interact with the meat in different ways, affecting its flavor, color and texture while also helping keep it safe to eat. — Anna Dilger, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026

Slices about 1/8-inch thick are ideal for pickling—they’re thin enough to soak up brine yet thick enough to stay crisp. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026

According to the company, Oryx Desert Salt is naturally harvested from a mineral-containing underground aquifer located roughly 155 miles north of Upington, South Africa, which is estimated to hold 55 million tonnes of brine. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

The result was a fresh, antibiotic-free bird that’s marinated in a signature brine before being fried in rice bran oil, which co-founder Aaron Noveshen says gives it a lighter taste and better crunch. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026