salt water

noun

1. water containing a large amount of salt.

2. seawater.

Word History and Origins

Origin of salt water¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English

Example Sentences

Everything on the bottom floor of the reactor buildings—including the diesel generators they so desperately needed to run the reactors—had been submerged in salt water.

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But salt water had soaked its roots and eighteen months later, it died.

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Gasping for air and vomiting salt water, their legs sliced open by sharp coral, Kennedy dragged McMahon onto the beach.

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The touch of salt water against his body brought a faint smile to the seal’s face.

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Salt water streamed off her body as she soared through the air.

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