saltwater

[sawlt-waw-ter, -wot-er]

adjective

1. of or relating to salt water.

2. inhabiting salt water.

   a saltwater fish.

saltwater

/ ˈsɔːltˌwɔːtə /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or inhabiting salt water, esp the sea

   saltwater fishes

saltwater

1. Consisting of or living in salty water, especially seawater.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saltwater¹

First recorded in 1520–30; salt ¹ + water

Example Sentences

More than 100,000 saltwater and less aggressive freshwater crocodiles are estimated to be living across northern Australia.

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The backyard already featured a large saltwater pool and spa with a waterslide and an outdoor bath/shower.

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Outside, residents can enjoy the warm New Orleans weather while lounging on the covered veranda or soaking in the saltwater pool.

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A second video shows Mr Holston heading into marshland to capture a juvenile saltwater crocodile.

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He said he suffered extreme wetsuit chafing and that parts of his tongue fell off due to saltwater exposure.

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Related Words

• aquatic 
• coastal 
• deep-sea 
• maritime 
• naval 
• seagoing