saltwater
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of saltwater
Example Sentences
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Thailand’s freshwater caves are inland; the coastal caves are saltwater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Sprawling across 7,190 square feet, the lavish abode also boasts a saltwater pool, a tennis court, a greenhouse, an antique barn, a treehouse, and other features.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Congress established the National Academies in 1863 to advise on science—e.g., fixing the weights and measures of currency and methods for protecting ship hulls from saltwater corrosion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The unique conditions the process demanded -- pumping saltwater in and out to maintain a shallow depth -- were also the perfect environment for hungry wading birds.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
But Fred liked being carried, and he sprayed a cool saltwater sneeze across her neck.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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