saltwater
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of saltwater
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The dark glass tower offers sweeping views of the city, and the list of rich amenities includes a full-swing golf simulator, saltwater swimming pool and pet spa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Outside, a split staircase from the balcony leads to a saltwater pool with two spas, a covered dining area, and private lake access, plus a dock.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
After tides swept away a portion of Long Beach’s historic wooden boardwalk Saturday, waves of saltwater rolled into a yellow two-story oceanfront house on Seaside Walk on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles has been given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
In her laboratory, six saltwater aquaria gurgle reassuringly; on the back wall stand three cabinets with four hundred drawers in each, salvaged years ago from the office of Dr. Geffard.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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