saltwater

American  

[sawlt-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈsɔltˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /

adjective

1. of or relating to salt water.

2. inhabiting salt water.

   a saltwater fish.

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saltwater British  

/ ˈsɔːltˌwɔːtə /

adjective

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

   saltwater fishes

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saltwater Scientific  

/ sôlt′wô′tər /

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

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Etymology

Origin of saltwater

First recorded in 1520–30; salt ¹ + water

Example Sentences

According to lead author Michael Zhdanov, the study marks the first time AEM technology has successfully detected freshwater beneath the thin layer of conductive saltwater at the surface of the Great Salt Lake.

From Science Daily

A new saltwater lido on the seafront has also been proposed.

From BBC

Osmotic energy, often referred to as blue energy, is an emerging method for producing renewable electricity by harnessing the natural mixing of saltwater and freshwater.

From Science Daily

Out back, there’s a saltwater pool, spa, basketball court, bocce court, putting green, and driving range.

From MarketWatch

But Fred liked being carried, and he sprayed a cool saltwater sneeze across her neck.

From Literature

Related Words

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