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saltwater taffy
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noun
a taffy sometimes made with seawater but more generally made with salted fresh water.
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Origin of saltwater taffy
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Words nearby saltwater taffy
salt spoon, salt stick, salt tree, saltus, saltwater, saltwater taffy, salt well, saltworks, saltwort, salty, salty dog
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How to use saltwater taffy in a sentence
Afterward, take in the view of Nubble Light lighthouse from Sohier Park and watch saltwater taffy get made at the Goldenrod, which has been making candy for over 100 years.