saltwater

[ sawlt-waw-ter, -wot-er ]

adjective

1. of or relating to salt water.
2. inhabiting salt water:

   a saltwater fish.

saltwater

/ ˈsɔːltˌwɔːtə /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or inhabiting salt water, esp the sea

   saltwater fishes

saltwater

/ sôlt′wô′tər /

1. Consisting of or living in salty water, especially seawater.

Word History and Origins

Origin of saltwater¹

First recorded in 1520–30; salt ¹ + water

Example Sentences

While saltwater pools still need cleaning chemicals, they don’t use nearly as much of the stuff.

From Popular-Science

Yamaha Seascooter Note that this one is specially designed for use in saltwater and has less buoyancy in fresh water, so it’s not the right pick if you’re planning to use it in the pool.

From Popular-Science

They took samples of saltwater and seaweed for the University Center in Svalbard.

From Time

It’s situated on Point Judith Pond, one of the state’s most spectacular saltwater ponds.

From Outside Online

City officials, engineers and maintenance workers familiar with the building have given accounts of saltwater bubbling up through the foundation, and residents described a garage that flooded often.

From Time

Related Words

• aquatic
• coastal
• deep-sea
• maritime
• naval
• seagoing