salted

[ sawl-tid ]

/ ˈsɔl tɪd /

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adjective

seasoned, cured, or otherwise treated with salt.

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Origin of salted

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at salt¹, -ed³

OTHER WORDS FROM salted

un·salt·ed, adjectivewell-salted, adjective

Words nearby salted

salt chuck, saltchucker, salt cod, salt dome, Salteaux, salted, Salten, salter, saltern, saltfish, salt flat

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How to use salted in a sentence

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the string beans.
The Barefoot Contessa’s Tasty Trip to Paris|Ina Garten|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Gin and white vermouth shaken with salted pomegranate syrup, dappled with rosewater.
Best Career Arc Ever: From Burlesque To Bartending|Anne Berry|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is judiciously salted with a toasty herbal twist—more about comfort than culinary pyrotechnics.
Charlottesville Is Swimming in Finger Lickin’ Gas Station Fried Chicken|Jane & Michael Stern|May 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water on the side.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST

For Stewed Brussels Sprouts Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and place a bowl of ice water to the side.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The celebrant sprinkled the victim with wine and salted cake, and made a symbolic gesture with the knife.
The Religion of Ancient Rome|Cyril Bailey
Those who had salted one thousand barrels one year would take three thousand the next.
Skipper Worse|Alexander Lange Kielland
“Coming in to be salted,” I corrected as the horses swerved and galloped toward the block.
A Virginia Scout|Hugh Pendexter
Then again, beef, fresh or slightly salted, was absolutely prohibited; but he proposed to admit it at 8s.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
The butter is not only of the best quality while fresh, but is also best for long-keeping, when properly cured or salted.
Domestic Animals|Richard L. Allen

British Dictionary definitions for salted

salted

/ (ˈsɔːltɪd) /

adjective

seasoned, preserved, or treated with salt

informal experienced in an occupation

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Origin of salted

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