saltwater
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of saltwater
Example Sentences
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Before starring in “Severance” and “Parks and Recreation,” actor Adam Scott was a self-described outcast making saltwater taffy on the Santa Cruz, Calif., boardwalk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
But warmer oceans are also often bereft of the high-energy prey these juvenile salmon need for rapid growth when they reach the saltwater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Sprawling across 7,190 square feet, the lavish abode also boasts a saltwater pool, a tennis court, a greenhouse, an antique barn, a treehouse, and other features.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Mar Menor, on the south-eastern coast of Murcia, is the largest Mediterranean saltwater lagoon in Europe.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Beatriz’s mom gave her twenty-five dollars, so she’s racking up a T-shirt, saltwater taffy, and a coffee cup.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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