celery salt

American  

noun

1. a seasoning of finely ground celery seed and salt.

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Etymology

Origin of celery salt

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

To rim dish, distribute a generous tablespoon of celery salt on a flat plate.

From Washington Times • May 28, 2023

First you make a stock by simmering bone-in chicken thighs, leeks, carrot, celery, salt and a bay leaf in water for about an hour and a half.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2023

A proper Chicago dog is an all-beef frankfurter in a poppy seed bun with yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, chopped white onion, tomato slices, a dill pickle spear, pickled sport peppers and celery salt.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2022

Combine celery salt, paprika, cayenne and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl, and sprinkle over shrimp; toss until evenly coated.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2022

Beef Sandwiches—To two parts of chopped lean, rare beef, add one part of finely minced celery, salt, pepper, and a little made mustard.

From Breakfasts and Teas Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul