salted
Americanadjective
adjective
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seasoned, preserved, or treated with salt
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informal experienced in an occupation
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of salted
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at salt 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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You can very easily make salted corn chips at home with some corn flour, oil, and salt.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2026
I wanted a little nod to Hawaii with the pineapple because that’s where we also get salted plum culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
I was also tempted by the salted date caramel matcha, which may be reason enough for a return trip.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Many try to keep cool by covering their heads, drinking salted water or adjusting work hours to avoid the harshest afternoon sun - but such measures offer only limited relief.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
If boats like that come back empty, what can you expect from a plywood skiff with one pitiful bucket of salted herring for bait?
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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