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salt water

American  

noun

  1. water containing a large amount of salt.

  2. seawater.


Etymology

Origin of salt water

before 1000; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

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The team also explored how the material performed in salt water, an especially demanding environment for battery systems.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Their hands, arms and legs bore wounds caused by the salt water.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

I felt buoyant in the salt water after the fresh water of Bass Lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

It includes a small pool of fresh, unchlorinated water and another of specially formulated salt water, both deep enough for full submersion.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

“Bet salt water is looking better and better,” she said.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter