salty
adjective
saltiness
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a word derived from
salty.
Example Sentences
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“The saltiness of the focaccia combines with the bittersweetness of cappuccino,” says Monzani, and “the experience is amazing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Regular consumption of high-sodium foods can reduce sensitivity to salty flavors, leading some people to prefer stronger levels of saltiness.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026
Once, in a fit of saltiness, I ask GiGi about the origin of its name, a question that flummoxes the bot.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
Marine plants and phytoplankton use it to protect themselves from the saltiness of seawater, literally as a buffer against stress.
From Salon ● May 31, 2025
Some of the holy water landed on my lips, and I tasted the stale saltiness of it as we prayed.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
