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noun

ˈsȯlt How to pronounce salt (audio)
Definition of saltnext
as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel an old salt who taught me everything I know about sailing and the sea

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salt

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adjective

as in saline
of, relating to, or containing salt the oceans are salt water

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salt

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verb

as in to mix
to scatter or set here and there among other things the old sailor salted his tale of the voyage with crude anecdotes and rough language

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Recent Examples of salt
Noun
The Railroad Valley project spans approximately 39,000 acres and covers an extensive sodium-rich salt basin in eastern Nevada. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt, and a pinch of saffron threads (if using) in a blender until smooth. — Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
It is also made with cabbage, but the seasonings are usually just salt. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026 Then came salt coffee, when a small coffee shop owner in Huế figured that salt and coffee might make for interesting bedfellows. — Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Think beau sels oysters, salted fish croquettes, roasted swordfish and pizzas topped with lobster, tomatoes and stracciatella. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 Snooz currently comes in three flavors, including vanilla, chocolate and salted caramel, according to the brand. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for salt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salt
  1. sailor
  2. saline
  3. mix
  4. mariner
  5. salty
  6. weave
  7. tar
  8. insert
Noun
  • Thousands of sailors remain stranded in the region, unable to return home or keep the world’s supply of oil flowing.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The 45-year-old veteran sailor's journey takes him across the North Atlantic, along the Russian Arctic coast and eventually through the Northwest Passage in Canada.
    — Henry Larson, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sailor
Adjective
  • Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the region's only white DOCG, has now mostly shaken its reputation for blandness and its best growers are making fresh, saline expressions with shimmering delicacy.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Otherworldly in many ways, Mono Lake is an ancient saline lake on California’s eastern edge.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Definition of saline
Verb
  • Plant it in loose, fast-draining soil mixed with perlite, pumice, or orchid bark, or a combination of all, to keep the roots from rotting.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Then add a very small amount of your foundation or concealer of choice and mix them together in the palm of your hand or on a palette.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • At one point, up to 20,000 mariners and 2,000 ships were stuck in the Gulf, with only a few vessels squeezing through the strait each day.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
  • In other developments, the International Maritime Organization said at least 6,000 mariners were stranded on about 400 vessels around the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of mariner
Adjective
  • Kerry’s 2026 Taste Charts ranked masala and Korean barbecue among the top-5 fastest growing salty snack flavors.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Chili lime, mango chili and chamoy combinations normalized the idea that snacks can be sweet, spicy, salty and tangy all at once.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of salty
Verb
  • Video from the incident showed the car smashing into vehicles while weaving through traffic as it was followed by several troopers heading toward Milton.
    — Mike Toole, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The craftsmanship continues upstairs, where jamdani fabrics and wallpapers in the primary bedroom celebrate the ancient Bengal art of weaving fine diaphanous textiles, embodying the showroom’s dedication to materiality, artistry, and the human hand.
    — AD PRO, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of weave
Noun
  • Despite repairs that included caulking with tar and hemp, the ship was deemed unfit for the Atlantic crossing and abandoned.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Before 1999, the thought of all your favorite video game characters beating the tar out of each other on the same video game console felt like a pipe dream.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of tar
Verb
  • Carruthers' lawyer witnessed the attempts and said the team tried to insert an IV in Carruthers’ arm, hand and foot before attempting to insert a central line.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically, doctors may bill patients when using the laser to insert premium lenses or fix astigmatism.
    — Phil Galewitz, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
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